Grays Harbor County, WA

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2022 Population

75,672

1.25% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

44.4

0% 1-year change

2022 Poverty Rate

14.9%

1.56% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$59,105

10.2% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$249,900

17.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

29,300

2.84% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Grays Harbor County, WA had a population of 75.7k people with a median age of 44.4 and a median household income of $59,105. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Grays Harbor County, WA grew from 74,737 to 75,672, a 1.25% increase and its median household income grew from $53,615 to $59,105, a 10.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grays Harbor County, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.89%), White (Hispanic) (4.42%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.6%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.22%).

None of the households in Grays Harbor County, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Grays Harbor County, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Grays Harbor County, WA are Grays Harbor College (427 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Grays Harbor County, WA was $249,900, and the homeownership rate was 71.2%.

Most people in Grays Harbor County, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Grays Harbor County, WA was 2 cars per household.

Grays Harbor County, WA borders .

United States

Population & Diversity

Grays Harbor County, WA is home to a population of 75.7k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.75% of Grays Harbor County, WA residents were born outside of the country (3.59k people).

In 2022, there were 15.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.7k people) in Grays Harbor County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.7k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.35k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2022 Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.1% of Grays Harbor County, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Grays Harbor County, WA was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Grays Harbor County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grays Harbor County, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
58.7k ± 259
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.7k ± 442
White (Hispanic)
3.35k ± 674

10.8%

Hispanic Population

8.19k people

10.8% of the people in Grays Harbor County, WA are hispanic (8.19k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Grays Harbor County, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
244,390 ± 11,943 people
India
101,527 ± 7,771 people
China
86,360 ± 7,174 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 244,390 Washington residents, followed by India with 101,527 and China with 86,360.

Foreign-Born Population

4.75%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.59k people

4.75%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.55k people

As of 2022, 4.75% of Grays Harbor County, WA residents (3.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grays Harbor County, WA was 4.75%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Grays Harbor County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,922 ± 310
Gulf War (2001-)
1,015 ± 242
Gulf War (1990s)
967 ± 223

Grays Harbor County, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.88 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Grays Harbor County, WA employs 29.3k people. The largest industries in Grays Harbor County, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,738 people), Retail Trade (3,288 people), and Public Administration (3,026 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($92,772), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,705), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,250).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,054. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

29.3k

2022 Value

± 1,261

2.84%

1 Year growth

± 6.16%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Grays Harbor County, WA grew at a rate of 2.84%, from 28.5k employees to 29.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grays Harbor County, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,492 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,436 people), and Management Occupations (2,283 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grays Harbor County, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

29.3k

2022 Value

± 1,261

2.84%

1 Year growth

± 6.16%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Grays Harbor County, WA grew at a rate of 2.84%, from 28.5k employees to 29.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grays Harbor County, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,738 people), Retail Trade (3,288 people), and Public Administration (3,026 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grays Harbor County, WA, though some of these residents may live in Grays Harbor County, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,582

Median earning men ± $2,464

$35,342

Median earning women ± $1,659

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($68,929), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,448), and Public Administration ($68,141).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($85,600), Wholesale Trade ($54,063), and Public Administration ($51,655).

Employment by Industry Sector

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

589
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
335
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
335
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Grays Harbor County, WA went to Donald J. Trump with 51.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.99%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.99%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Grays Harbor County, WA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Grays Harbor County, WA awarded 427 degrees. The student population of Grays Harbor County, WA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 657 male students and 818 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Grays Harbor County, WA are White (276 and 64.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (65 and 15.2%), Two or More Races (37 and 8.67%), and Unknown (27 and 6.32%).

The largest universities in Grays Harbor County, WA by number of degrees awarded are Grays Harbor College (427 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Grays Harbor County, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (162 and 37.9%), Other Mental, Social Health Services, & Allied Professions (43 and 10.1%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (41 and 9.6%).

The median tuition cost in Grays Harbor County, WA for a public four year colleges is $3,928 for in-state students and $9,607 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,475 students enrolled in Grays Harbor County, WA, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 905 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Mental, Social Health Services, & Allied Professions
30 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
162 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Grays Harbor County, WA was Other Mental, Social Health Services, & Allied Professions with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Grays Harbor County, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Grays Harbor College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

427 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grays Harbor College with 427 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 182 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grays Harbor County, WA, which is 0.743 times less than the 245 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 276 degrees mean that there were 4.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 65 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,928) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($677) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($942) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.975% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.4M), and Bachelors Degree (1.33M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Grays Harbor County, WA was $249,900 in 2022, which is 0.886 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $213,200 to $249,900, a 17.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Grays Harbor County, WA is 71.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Grays Harbor County, WA have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grays Harbor County, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Grays Harbor County, WA is $59,105. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Grays Harbor County, WA was Census Tract 8 with a value of $89,172, followed by Census Tract 6 and Census Tract 7, with respective values of $78,750 and $70,714.

In 2023, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Grays Harbor County, WA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.69%.

Housing

Property

$249,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$9,619

$21,045

Median Property Taxes

±$1,002

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grays Harbor County, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grays Harbor County, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.2%

Homeownership

2022

66.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 71.2% of the housing units in Grays Harbor County, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grays Harbor County, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8
Census Tract 6
Census Tract 7

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Grays Harbor County, WA was Census Tract 8 with a value of $89,172, followed by Census Tract 6 and Census Tract 7, with respective values of $78,750 and $70,714.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Grays Harbor County, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,105

Median Household Income

± $2,791

29.5k

Number of Households

± 1,244

In 2022, the median household income of the 29.5k households in Grays Harbor County, WA grew to $59,105 from the previous year's value of $53,615.

The following chart displays the households in Grays Harbor County, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Grays Harbor County, WA is from Washington.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in Washington

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2022, the income inequality in Washington was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (77%)
Worked At Home (8.39%)
Carpooled (7.92%)

In 2022, 77% of workers in Grays Harbor County, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.39%) and those who carpooled to work (7.92%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grays Harbor County, WA have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.79% of the workforce in Grays Harbor County, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Grays Harbor County, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Grays Harbor County, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grays Harbor County, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Grays Harbor County, WA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.69%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grays Harbor County, WA (10.8k out of 72.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grays Harbor County, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 20.8% of the children was living in poverty in Grays Harbor County, WA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93% of the population of Grays Harbor County, WA has health coverage, with 36.2% on employee plans, 24.9% on Medicaid, 18.4% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 2.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Grays Harbor County, WA see 3038 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year (3002 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1921 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 240 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,038 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Grays Harbor County, WA

Primary care physicians in Grays Harbor County, WA see an average of 3,038 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year (3,002 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Grays Harbor County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.96%

Uninsured

36.2%

Employer Coverage

24.9%

Medicaid

18.4%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

2.5%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grays Harbor County, WA declined by 3.62% from 7.22% to 6.96%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grays Harbor County, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 47.8 in Grays Harbor County, WA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Grays Harbor County, WA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.5% in Grays Harbor County, WA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Grays Harbor County, WA.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.95% in Grays Harbor County, WA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Grays Harbor County, WA.

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