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Grays Harbor County, Washington Demographics 2026

Grays Harbor County, Washington has a population of 77,053, the 19th most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $64,414 and the median home value is $314,000. The poverty rate is 15.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Grays Harbor County Quick Facts

Population 77,053
Median Household Income $64,414
Median Home Value $314,000
Poverty Rate 15.3%
Unemployment Rate 7.0%
Median Age 44.7 years
Homeownership Rate 73.2%
Affordability Ratio 4.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.1%
High School Graduation 89.7%
Cities/Places 31
Population 77,053 19th of 39
Median Income $64,414 34% lower than state
Poverty Rate 15.3%
Unemployment 7.0%

How Grays Harbor County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population76,39777,053+0.9%
Median household income$63,539$64,414+1.4%
Median home value$279,500$314,000+12.3%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.2%
$25K-$50K 21.4%
$50K-$100K 31.2%
$100K+ 30.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
6.2%
$10K-$15K
3.9%
$15K-$20K
3.3%
$20K-$25K
4.0%
$25K-$30K
4.4%
$30K-$35K
4.1%
$35K-$40K
3.4%
$40K-$45K
5.3%
$45K-$50K
4.2%
$50K-$60K
8.5%
$60K-$75K
9.8%
$75K-$100K
12.9%
$100K-$125K
11.0%
$125K-$150K
6.8%
$150K-$200K
6.9%
$200K+
5.5%

Employment

7.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
50.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,062/mo 19.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

40out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Grays Harbor County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Aberdeen17,088$52,19523.8%$237,300
Hoquiam8,800$49,79517.2%$228,200
Ocean Shores7,302$58,20212.3%$383,500
Montesano4,183$67,5404.9%$354,300
Elma3,483$78,08624.9%$409,600
Central Park3,206$99,1276.4%$335,500
Westport2,217$64,7507.3%$196,600
Cosmopolis2,202$84,85310.3%$317,000
McCleary2,094$77,81310.4%$351,700
Oakville878$63,89319.4%$230,800
Taholah833$45,11434.7%$101,300
Brady832$108,7500.6%$370,500
Satsop780$62,2418.2%$350,000
Grayland708$39,27314.4%$227,900
Copalis Beach671$93,1803.3%$274,100
Malone518$117,9690.0%$447,800
Cohassett Beach455$68,9697.5%$404,700
Aberdeen Gardens309N/A5.5%$517,900
Neilton299$58,26934.1%$137,100
Ocosta235$48,20316.6%$122,400
Ocean City187$80,3020.0%$241,700
Markham166$90,9560.0%N/A
Porter155N/A13.6%$398,500
Humptulips140$45,20811.4%N/A
Qui-nai-elt Village134$115,93830.6%$178,100
Oyehut111$37,55221.6%$212,500
Santiago96$75,1324.2%$195,300
Amanda Park86$45,4172.3%$350,000
Moclips82N/A32.9%N/A
Queets55N/A23.6%$91,300
Hogans Corner8N/A0.0%N/A

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Population Overview

Grays Harbor County is located in Washington with a total population of 77,053. It is the 19th most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 31 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grays Harbor County is 44.7 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grays Harbor County is $64,414. This is 34% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 55% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $314,000. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grays Harbor County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

18.1% 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 54% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Grays Harbor County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Washington and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Grays Harbor County, Washington?

Grays Harbor County has a population of 77,053, making it the 19th most populous county in Washington.

What is the median income in Grays Harbor County?

The median household income in Grays Harbor County is $64,414 with a poverty rate of 15.3%.

How many cities are in Grays Harbor County, Washington?

Grays Harbor County contains 31 Census-designated places.