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

Enetai is a suburb of Bremerton between Manette Park and Illahee State Park. Its major streets are NE Sylvan Way, Trenton Ave, Perry Ave, and Illahee Road NE.

Demographics

Enetai first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.

Racial and ethnic composition +Enetai CDP, Washington – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2010Pop 2020% 2010% 2020White alone (NH)1,7931,81878.43%72.81%Black or African American alone (NH)87783.81%3.12%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)26201.14%0.80%Asian alone (NH)1131024.94%4.08%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)21200.92%0.80%Other race alone (NH)0250.00%1.00%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)1531816.69%7.25%Hispanic or Latino (any race)932534.07%10.13%Total2,2862,497 100.00%100.00%

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

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%.

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 suburban.

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