Bainbridge Island, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bainbridge Island, Washington is 24,607 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 52nd-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $159,882, the median home value is $1,076,200, and the median age is 49.0.
The population has grown 6.8% since 2010 (23,060 → 24,618).
24,607
Population
891
People / sq mi
$159,882
Median Income
$1,076,200
Median Home Value
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Bainbridge Island covers 27.6 sq mi of land at 891 people per square mile.
About Bainbridge Island, WA
The poverty rate is what most separates Bainbridge Island from the typical city: 0.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 24,607 residents, Bainbridge Island is a city in Washington.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $159,882, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 0.7% — below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $1,076,200, with typical rent around $2,081.
Bainbridge Island is among the best-educated US cities: 75.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 33.7% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 39 minutes each way.
Bainbridge Island city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Bainbridge Island city had a population of 23,060 in 2010 and 24,618 in 2024, a 6.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,298 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.48%.
24,618
Population (2024)
23,060
Population (2010)
25,298
Peak (2019)
0.48%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,060 |
| 2011 | 23,178 |
| 2012 | 23,186 |
| 2013 | 23,027 |
| 2014 | 23,146 |
| 2015 | 23,623 |
| 2016 | 24,157 |
| 2017 | 24,539 |
| 2018 | 24,820 |
| 2019 | 25,298 |
| 2020 | 24,837 |
| 2021 | 24,723 |
| 2022 | 24,607 |
| 2023 | 24,402 |
| 2024 | 24,618 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$159,882
Median Household Income
$92,311
Per Capita Income
0.7%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,076,200
Median Home Value
$2,081
Median Rent
81.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
99.5%
High School+
75.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
17.8%
Drive Alone
37.5%
Public Transit
33.7%
Work From Home
39.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
57.8%
Foreign Born
93.6%
Non-English at Home
7.2%
Veterans
8.5%
With Disability
97.4%
Health Insurance
98.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 26.8% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.3% |
| Information | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5.6% |
| Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Construction | 3.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.4% |
| Retail Trade | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bainbridge Island, Washington has a population of 24,607 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 52nd-largest city in Washington.
The median household income in Bainbridge Island, Washington is $159,882, with 0.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bainbridge Island, Washington is $1,076,200, with median monthly rent at $2,081 and a homeownership rate of 81.2%.
The median age in Bainbridge Island, Washington is 49.0 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
The population has grown 6.8% since 2010 (23,060 → 24,618).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.