Enetai, Washington

Enetai is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Kitsap County, Washington. The population was 2,497 at the 2020 census.

Description
Enetai is an unincorporated neighborhood adjacent to Bremerton, WA located between Manette Park and Illahee State Park. Its major streets are NE Sylvan Way, Trenton Ave, Perry Ave, and Illahee Road NE.

Demographics
In 2020, Enetai has a population of 2,497 inhabitants, an increase of 211 inhabitants since 2010.

In 2021, the ACS 5-Year estimate with the UCLA US estimate rate of nonbinaries of 11% puts the inhabitants at: 1,946 (±404)


 * 977(±719) males
 * 969(±727) females
 * 214(±44) non-binary

The ACS 5-Year estimate and 2020 census also puts the following estimates:
 * employment of Enetai at 50.6%
 * 732 Households
 * 1,055 Housing Units
 * $63,889 Median Income
 * 26.9% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
 * 90.8% with Health Care coverage

Economy
The dominant industry for civilian employment in Enetai is Educational, health care, and social services, with Manufacturing, & Professional, management, administrative, and waste management services following. With the average hours worked hours per week by men at 39.7 hours and the average hours worked per week by women at 40.4 hours.

The Home Ownership rate in Enetai is 78.3%, putting it 14.3% higher than Washington's rate of 64.0%.

Geography
Enetai is located at coordinates 47°35′18″N 122°36′21″W.

History
Enetai was the site of the Southern Lushootseed speaking native Salish peoples, similar to Seattle across the sound. Its name is derived from northwestern native language's term meaning "Across the water"

Social
Enetai is considered Rural

By public transit, Enetai is roughly 1.2 -2.1 hours from Downtown Seattle, depending on time and sea conditions during normal daylight hours (as judged by starting at the intersection of Perry Ave & Stone Way).