In 1970, Kitsap counted only 1451 Black residents. Asian Americans numbered 1673. Most lived close to the Bremerton shipyard and other naval facilities. 913 Indigenous Americans lived on or near the county's two tribal reservations. The county population was 96% white. In the decades that followed, the county began to diversify, but as shown on these maps, it has been a slow process. Move through the decades. Select a race category, either by percentage or number of residents. Click a census tract for detailed information about a neighborhood which appears in the "Tract populations" window in middle column. These maps are hosted by Tableau Public and may take a few seconds to respond. If slow, refresh the page.
See how Racial Restrictive Covenants destroyed housing opportunities for families of color in Kitsap County. HERE
