Hoquiam Population

1890–2026

8,707

2026 projection

0.8% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Hoquiam. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20268,707-30.03%
20258,710-610.70%
20248,771-150.17%
20238,786-250.28%
20228,811-510.58%
20218,862+860.98%
20208,776+410.47%
20198,735+750.87%
20188,660+1111.30%
20178,549+790.93%

Showing 10 of 29 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Hoquiam has a population change lower than Grays Harbor County, Washington, and the U.S.

  • Washington+3.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Grays Harbor County+3.0%
  • Hoquiam−0.8%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Hoquiam Demographics

40.2median age

Median age

Female41.5 yrs
Male38 yrs

Adults

7,062
1,978 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults5,084 other adults

Sex

Female 48.7% · 4,282Male 51.3% · 4,518

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 88 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Hoquiam Income

$49,795median household income

Median household income

$49,795

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,194

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

17.2%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Hoquiam Marital Status

31% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married31%29%33%
Never married37%42%31%
Divorced22%24%21%
Widowed7%4%11%
Separated3%1%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201