Bremerton, Washington
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Bremerton is a city located in Kitsap County, Washington, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 37,259. It is home to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and the Bremerton Annex of Naval Base Kitsap. Bremerton is connected to downtown Seattle by a 50-minute ferry ride, which carries both vehicles and walk-on passengers.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 67.5 km² (26.0 mi²). 58.7 km² (22.7 mi²) of it is land and 8.8 km² (3.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 12.98% water.
History
The founder of Bremerton was a German immigrant, Mr. William Bremer. The city was officially incorporated on October 15, 1901.
The City of Bremerton has recently begun revitalization of its downtown area, beginning with the construction of a new transportation center, conference center, hotel, and government center. The conference center is the focal point of the revitalization, boasting a number of features including: a spectacular fountain display in its courtyard area, the first Starbucks coffee shop to open within Bremerton's city limits, as well as other retail shops. Anthony's restaurant is also tentatively planning on opening a waterfront restaurant at Bremerton's new conference center.
Bremerton is home to the main branch of Olympic College, a two-year community college.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 37,259 people, 15,096 households, and 8,468 families residing in the city. The population density is 634.9/km² (1,644.2/mi²). There are 16,631 housing units at an average density of 283.4/km² (733.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 74.97% White, 7.50% African American, 1.95% Native American, 5.53% Asian, 0.93% Pacific Islander, 2.57% from other races, and 6.56% from two or more races. 6.59% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 15,096 households out of which 30.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% are married couples living together, 13.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.9% are non-families. 35.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.30 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 15.5% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 103.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $30,950, and the median income for a family is $36,358. Males have a median income of $28,320 versus $23,523 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,724. 19.4% of the population and 16.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 25.7% of those under the age of 18 and 11.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Popular culture
- The pop-punk band Mxpx hails from Bremerton, which they mention in their song "Move to Bremerton."
- The indie rocker Ben Gibbard, known for his work in The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, and All-Time Quarterback, was also born in Bremerton, Washington.
External links
- City of Bremerton website (http://www.ci.bremerton.wa.us)
- Kitsap Peninsula Visitor Information - Bremerton (http://visitkitsap.com/cities.asp?ID=10)