Gig Harbor is a city located in Pierce County Washington. Gig Harbor has a 2024 population of 12,779. Gig Harbor is currently growing at a rate of 1.39% annually and its population has increased by 5.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,077 in 2020.
The average household income in Gig Harbor is $140,110 with a poverty rate of 5.98%. The median age in Gig Harbor is 44.6 years: 41.8 years for males, and 47.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gig Harbor was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,824 | 82.44% |
| Two or more races | 1,291 | 10.83% |
| Asian | 485 | 4.07% |
| Other race | 87 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 85 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.68% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 0.54% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,969 | 2.35 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Married | 2,690 | 3.15 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Non Family | 1,912 | 1.16 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Female | 309 | 2.72 | 26.9 | 73.1 |
| Male | 58 | 2.62 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 299 | 3.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,008 | 12.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,111 | 25.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,018 | 24.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,020 | 12.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 0.49% |
| Some College | 1,845 | 22.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,292 | 7,138 | 3,697 |
| 2+ Races | 394 | 329 | 120 |
| Asian | 369 | 369 | 230 |
| Hispanic | 243 | 220 | 72 |
| Islander | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 64 | 51 | 41 |
| Native American | 46 | 20 | 13 |
| Other Race | 44 | 44 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 64.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,972 | $113,678 | $58,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,042 | $138,269 | $85,197 |
| High School Graduate | $44,358 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $71,458 | $83,438 | $0 |
| Overall | $75,238 | $105,544 | $57,237 |
| Some College | $57,576 | $77,215 | $46,860 |
$75,238
Average Earnings
$105,544
Average Male
$57,237
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.27% of Gig Harbor residents speak only English, while 6.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,619 | 484 | 5.03% |
| Multiple | 1,285 | 136 | 10.58% |
| Hispanic | 614 | 62 | 10.1% |
| Black | 58 | 23 | 39.66% |
| Asian | 468 | 19 | 4.06% |
| Native | 78 | 11 | 14.1% |
| Other | 66 | 10 | 15.15% |
| Islander | 81 | 2 | 2.47% |
5.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.21%
Male Poverty Rate
8.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gig Harbor is Black, with 39.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gig Harbor is Islander, with 2.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.72% |
| Some College | 6.43% |
| High School | 5.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 76.19% |
| Female Employed | 10.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.64% |
| Male Employed | 2.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $133,350 | $176,172 |
| Households | $103,688 | $140,110 |
| Married Families | $140,530 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,771 | $82,015 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
904
Number of Veterans
823
Male Veterans
81
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 454 |
| First Gulf War | 234 |
| Second Gulf War | 192 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 334 |
| 65 to 74 | 241 |
| 35 to 54 | 168 |
| 55 to 64 | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 64 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 832 | 10.6% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 9.07% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 3.09% |
| Black | 20 | 31.25% |
| Asian | 17 | 4.61% |
| Other Race | 12 | 17.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.15%
Born in Gig Harbor
94.45%
Native Born
5.55%
Foreign Born
1.75%
Non Citizen
3.79%
Naturalized
94.45% of Gig Harbor residents were born in the United States, with 42.15% having been born in Washington. 1.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,657 | 175 | 1.3% |
| 2028 | 13,482 | 176 | 1.32% |
| 2027 | 13,306 | 176 | 1.34% |
| 2026 | 13,130 | 175 | 1.35% |
| 2025 | 12,955 | 176 | 1.38% |
| 2024 | 12,779 | 175 | 1.39% |
| 2023 | 12,604 | 123 | 0.99% |
| 2022 | 12,481 | 256 | 2.09% |
| 2021 | 12,225 | 148 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 12,077 | 1,351 | 12.6% |
| 2019 | 10,726 | 310 | 2.98% |
| 2018 | 10,416 | 487 | 4.9% |
| 2017 | 9,929 | 432 | 4.55% |
| 2016 | 9,497 | 701 | 7.97% |
| 2015 | 8,796 | 489 | 5.89% |
| 2014 | 8,307 | 566 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 7,741 | 247 | 3.3% |
| 2012 | 7,494 | 273 | 3.78% |
| 2011 | 7,221 | 97 | 1.36% |
| 2010 | 7,124 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,465 | 3,229 | 99.78% |
| 1990 | 3,236 | -10,421 | -76.31% |