Grays Harbor County, Washington Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Grays Harbor County, Washington, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Grays Harbor County, Washington. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Grays Harbor County, Washington. The estimated population of Grays Harbor County, Washington is 74,737 people, with a median age of 44.4.

We can look at the total population in Grays Harbor County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
74,737
+1.31%
+4.59%
2020
73,769
+1.36%
-
2019
72,779
+1.13%
-
2018
71,967
+0.72%
-
2017
71,454
 - -

Population of Grays Harbor County, Washington by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
78.4%
79.9%
 -1.88%
Black/African American
1.3%
1%
 +30.00%
Native
3.5%
4.1%
 -14.63%
Hispanic
10.5%
9.8%
 +7.14%
Asian
1.4%
1.6%
 -12.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Two Or More Races
4.5%
3.4%
 +32.35%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Grays Harbor County, Washington by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.4 +0.23% 43.2 +1.41% 45.6 -0.44%
2020 44.3 +0.68% 42.6 +0.95% 45.8 +0.44%
2019 44 +0.69% 42.2 +0.96% 45.6 +0.22%
2018 43.7 +0.46% 41.8 +0.72% 45.5 +0.66%
2017 43.5 - 41.5 - 45.2 -

The median age of Grays Harbor County, Washington gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 4,038 -1.86% 3,815 +9.31% 3,960 4,180
10 to 19 4,390 +2.33% 4,105 +1.06% 4,489 4,140
20 to 29 4,454 +1.27% 3,625 -4.29% 4,508 3,470
30 to 39 4,787 +0.15% 3,806 +7.96% 4,792 4,111
40 to 49 4,250 +10.7% 3,974 +0.62% 4,720 3,986
50 to 59 5,602 -13.08% 5,132 -10.08% 4,901 4,632
60 to 69 5,276 +13.61% 5,383 +19.06% 6,030 6,478
70+ 3,989 +24.82% 4,828 +8.88% 5,074 5,266

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Grays Harbor County, Washington is $53,615.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Grays Harbor County.

  • Under 25
    $33,274.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,399.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,144.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,467.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Grays Harbor County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Grays Harbor County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Grays Harbor County, Washington is currently $69,510.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.88% of households in Grays Harbor County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Grays Harbor County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.30%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.33%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.60%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.88%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Grays Harbor County is $28,259.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Grays Harbor County by the total population of Grays Harbor County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Grays Harbor County, Washington, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Grays Harbor County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.35%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.36%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.77%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.31%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Grays Harbor County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Grays Harbor County over the age of 16 is 61,120.

Of those people, a total of 50.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Grays Harbor County is 46.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,152 33.30% 20.30%
20 to 24 years 3,571 77.80% 10.30%
25 to 29 years 4,407 70.20% 6.90%
30 to 34 years 4,333 71.30% 11.90%
35 to 44 years 8,863 64.00% 5.30%
45 to 54 years 8,943 69.80% 5.80%
55 to 59 years 5,003 64.30% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 6,549 51.50% 4.30%
65 to 74 years 10,459 17.40% 4.10%
75 years and over 5,840 6.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Grays Harbor County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 52,949 49.60% 6.60%
Black or African American 880 12.20% 4.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2,186 54.80% 13.10%
Asian 813 62.90% 2.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 272 50.40% 3.60%
Other 844 63.00% 5.30%
Two or more races 3,176 61.20% 9.30%
Hispanic or Latino 4,819 61.60% 11.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 49,860 48.90% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Grays Harbor County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Grays Harbor County is 28,490, with median earnings of $37,004.00.

Women in Grays Harbor County, Washington earning approximately 75.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 28,490 $37,004.00
Male 14,550 $42,868.00
Female 13,940 $32,156.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,450 $59,392.00
Business and Financial 971 $58,210.00
Computer and Mathematical 413 $66,339.00
Architecture and Engineering 296 $61,042.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 383 $44,206.00
Community and Social Service 688 $46,818.00
Legal 200 $52,794.00
Educational and Library 1,851 $40,846.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 386 $21,667.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,261 $50,438.00
Healthcare Support 1,471 $25,869.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 459 $44,424.00
Law Enforcement 393 $58,064.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,646 $23,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,601 $17,340.00
Personal Care and Service 747 $26,146.00
Sales 2,366 $27,354.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,250 $34,898.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 678 $32,868.00
Construction and Extraction 1,720 $45,192.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,163 $53,188.00
Production 1,419 $41,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,395 $47,632.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,079 $67,556.00 1,371 $56,235.00
Business and Financial 456 $54,122.00 515 $62,536.00
Computer and Mathematical 260 $66,786.00 153 $64,219.00
Architecture and Engineering 256 $62,188.00 40 $30,536.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 221 $45,859.00 162 $43,657.00
Community and Social Service 195 $56,442.00 493 $45,028.00
Legal 44 $171,250.00 156 $44,468.00
Educational and Library 460 $57,955.00 1,391 $36,094.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 143 $36,250.00 243 $20,938.00
Healthcare Practitioners 186 $84,375.00 1,075 $47,294.00
Healthcare Support 280 $26,438.00 1,191 $24,596.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 343 $43,860.00 116 $45,943.00
Law Enforcement 353 $58,162.00 40 $56,667.00
Food Preparation and Serving 668 $22,805.00 978 $24,510.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 844 $20,652.00 757 $12,443.00
Personal Care and Service 149 $26,412.00 598 $24,779.00
Sales 1,046 $39,394.00 1,320 $24,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 741 $36,885.00 2,509 $32,379.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 569 $33,838.00 109 $22,303.00
Construction and Extraction 1,646 $44,533.00 74 $81,974.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,138 $51,953.00 25 $0.00
Production 1,273 $41,732.00 146 $23,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,150 $49,296.00 245 $30,717.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 29,319 households in Grays Harbor County, with an average household size of 2.43 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 18,650 families in Grays Harbor County with an average family size of 2.97 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 13,877 1,607 3,166 10,669
Average Household Size 2.98 3.59 3.46 1.24
Total Families 13,877 1,607 3,166 0
Average Household Size 2.94 2.99 3.11 0

Poverty

Of the 18,650 families in Grays Harbor County, 9.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Grays Harbor County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 35,928 housing units in Grays Harbor County, Washington.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 29,319 81.60%
Vacant 6,609 18.40%

22.60% of the total 35,928 housing units in Grays Harbor County are rental units. This is approximately 8,118 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 20,449 are occupied by the owner - or 56.92% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Grays Harbor County is $873.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Grays Harbor County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    752
  • Less than $500
    1,246
  • $500 to $999
    4,145
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,278
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    400
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    19
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    30
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Grays Harbor County is $213,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Grays Harbor County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,420
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,330
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,121
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3,532
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    5,626
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,665
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    700
  • $1,000,000 or more
    55

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Grays Harbor County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Grays Harbor County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    8,127
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,627
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,321
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,744
  • 1970 to 1979
    6,398
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,932
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,845
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,351
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,522
  • 2014 or later
    61

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Grays Harbor County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,836
  • 1 vehicle available
    8,928
  • 2 vehicles available
    9,570
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    8,985

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Grays Harbor County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Grays Harbor County that commute to work in a particular way.

25.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Grays Harbor County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,545
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    4,796
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,739
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,633
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,161
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,204
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,029
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,029
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    900
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,648
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,715
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,164

Summary

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Places in Grays Harbor County, Washington

We have data for 43 places in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.