Grays Harbor County Summary

Life in Grays Harbor County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Grays Harbor County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Grays Harbor County:

  • The population in Grays Harbor County is 75,672.

  • The median home value in Grays Harbor County is $313,912.

  • The median income in Grays Harbor County is $59,105.

  • The median rent in Grays Harbor County is $943.

  • The unemployment rate in Grays Harbor County is 6.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Grays Harbor County is 14.9%.

  • The average high in Grays Harbor County is 60.0° and there are 173.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Grays Harbor County

List Of Cities & Towns in Grays Harbor County

Aberdeen, WA Population 16,969

Hoquiam, WA Population 8,742

Ocean Shores, WA Population 6,838

Montesano, WA Population 4,124

Elma, WA Population 3,426

Central Park, WA Population 3,416

Westport, WA Population 2,498

McCleary, WA Population 2,426

Cosmopolis, WA Population 2,255

Brady, WA Population 962

Taholah, WA Population 823

Satsop, WA Population 768

Oakville, WA Population 656

Grayland, WA Population 575

Malone, WA Population 341

Copalis Beach, WA Population 293

Cohassett Beach, WA Population 291

Neilton, WA Population 278

Aberdeen Gardens, WA Population 273

Humptulips, WA Population 245

Porter, WA Population 146

Markham, WA Population 132

Queets, WA Population 114

Ocean City, WA Population 107

Moclips, WA Population 78

Pacific Beach, WA Population 76

Amanda Park, WA Population 71

Allendale , WA Population 51

Qui-nai-elt Village, WA Population 49

Hogans Corner, WA Population 8

Allen , WA Population 0

Map Of Grays Harbor County

Grays Harbor County, WA Weather

  • The average high in Grays Harbor County is 60.0°.

  • There are 97.41 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 173.7 inches of rain each year with 3.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 3:33 hours of sun each day in Grays Harbor County.

StatGrays Harbor County
Mean High60.0
Nice Days97.41
Rainfall173.7
Snowfall3.9
Sunny_hours3:33
60.0°
Average High
173.7
Inches of Rain

Grays Harbor County Photos

School Burn
Source: Wikipedia User Eric Hensley | CC BY-SA 2.5
Hoquiam
Source: Wikipedia User Ken Lund from Reno, NV, U | CC BY-SA 2.0
Hoquiamc Washington Circa
Source: Wikipedia User Internet Archive Book Ima | No restrictions
Hoquiamc Wa   Arnold Polson House
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Hoquiamc Wa   Th St Theater
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Hoquiams Castle
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL

Grays Harbor County Demographics

Population over time in Grays Harbor County

The current population in Grays Harbor County is 75,672. The population has increased 2.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 74,737 1.3%
2021 73,769 1.4%
2020 72,779 -

Gender in Grays Harbor County

  • Grays Harbor County is 48.3% female with 36,581 female residents.

  • Grays Harbor County is 51.7% male with 39,090 male residents.

Female
48.3% (36,581)
Male
51.7% (39,090)
Gender Grays Harbor County WA USA
Female 48.3% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 51.7% 50.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Grays Harbor County

Grays Harbor County is:

  • 77.6% White with 58,701 White residents.

  • 1.4% African American with 1,060 African American residents.

  • 3.6% American Indian with 2,722 American Indian residents.

  • 1.2% Asian with 897 Asian residents.

  • 0.4% Hawaiian with 285 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 118 Other residents.

  • 4.9% Two Or More with 3,703 Two Or More residents.

  • 10.8% Hispanic with 8,186 Hispanic residents.

White
77.6% (58,701)
African American
1.4% (1,060)
American Indian
3.6% (2,722)
Asian
1.2% (897)
Hawaiian
0.4% (285)
Other
0.2% (118)
Two Or More
4.9% (3,703)
Hispanic
10.8% (8,186)

Table: Grays Harbor County By Race

Race Grays Harbor County WA USA
White 77.6% 65.5% 58.9%
African American 1.4% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 3.6% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 9.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.9% 6.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 10.8% 13.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Grays Harbor County, Washington

  • 5.4% of households in Grays Harbor County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.1% of households in Grays Harbor County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Grays Harbor County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Grays Harbor County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Grays Harbor County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.1% of households in Grays Harbor County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Grays Harbor County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Grays Harbor County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Grays Harbor County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Grays Harbor County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.4% (4,106)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.1% (3,862)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.9% (5,978)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (6,562)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.9% (11,239)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.1% (14,449)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (10,714)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.4% (10,894)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.5% (4,188)
$200,000 or more
4.9% (3,675)
Income Grays Harbor County WA USA
Less than $10,000 5.4% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.1% 2.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.9% 5.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 5.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.9% 9.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.1% 15.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.4% 19.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.5% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.9% 15.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Grays Harbor County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Grays Harbor County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Grays Harbor County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Grays Harbor County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Grays Harbor County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Grays Harbor County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Grays Harbor County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Grays Harbor County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Grays Harbor County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Grays Harbor County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (2,270)
9-12th Grade
6% (4,540)
High School / GED
35% (26,485)
Some College
26% (19,674)
Associate's Degree
12% (9,080)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (8,323)
Master's Degree
5% (3,783)
Professional Degree
1% (756)
Doctorate Degree
1% (756)
Education Grays Harbor County WA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 35% 22% 26%
Some College 26% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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