Grays Harbor County, Washington Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grays Harbor County is located in Washington with a total population of 76,397. It is the 19th most populous county out of 39 in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grays Harbor County is 44.7 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grays Harbor County is $63,539. This is 33% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $279,500. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grays Harbor County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.8%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.