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Community Profile
Population-- Bainbridge Island: 19,444 (1999); Kitsap County: 229,000 (1998)
Kitsap County Area-- 392.7 square miles (251,328.9 acres)
Bainbridge Island Land Area--27.78 square miles (17,779 acres)
Bainbridge Island Population Density--713 persons per square miles (1.1 persons per acre)
Municipal Services-- City: water, sewer, and animal control. Bainbridge Island Fire Department: 11 full-time staff members, approximately 50 volunteers, one medic unit, three aid units, five engines. Bainbridge Island Police Department: 23 full-time staff members, 15 reserves, 9 cadets, 12 patrol units.
Chamber of Commerce-- In operation since 1927 with 3 active committees and a membership that includes 433 local businesses.
Education-- One high school (9-12 grades), one middle school (6-8 grades), 3 middles schools (K-5 grades). Construction of a lower middle school (5-6 grades) has begun and is scheduled to open the school year 1999-2000. In addition, there are multiple private schools located on the island.
Community Services (Over 200 Active
Agencies)
Civic/Fraternal/Professional Organizations-- Over 75 organizations with local, regional, national, or international affiliation.
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