Ocean Shores is a city located in Grays Harbor County Washington. Ocean Shores has a 2024 population of 7,808. Ocean Shores is currently growing at a rate of 3.43% annually and its population has increased by 15.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,771 in 2020.
The average household income in Ocean Shores is $63,996 with a poverty rate of 12.01%. The median age in Ocean Shores is 62.1 years: 62.3 years for males, and 61.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ocean Shores was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,037 | 88.29% |
| Two or more races | 297 | 4.34% |
| Native American | 259 | 3.79% |
| Asian | 175 | 2.56% |
| Other race | 67 | 0.98% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,587 | 1.9 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Married | 1,859 | 2.14 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 1,395 | 1.24 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Female | 265 | 3.55 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Male | 68 | 2.47 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
2.28
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
80.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 512 | 8.13% |
| Associates Degree | 962 | 15.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 755 | 12% |
| Graduate Degree | 523 | 8.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,846 | 29.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 1.19% |
| Some College | 1,621 | 25.75% |
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 | 5,607 | 5,125 | 1,133 |
| 2+ Races | 225 | 225 | 64 |
| Asian | 175 | 175 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 155 | 94 | 15 |
| Native American | 106 | 62 | 0 |
| Other Race | 67 | 67 | 2 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $88,426 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,819 | $0 | $105,394 |
| High School Graduate | $29,135 | $28,308 | $33,403 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,612 | $29,551 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,910 | $29,630 | $34,266 |
| Some College | $37,394 | $39,556 | $36,037 |
$32,910
Average Earnings
$29,630
Average Male
$34,266
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.22% of Ocean Shores residents speak only English, while 6.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,862 | 730 | 12.45% |
| Hispanic | 219 | 76 | 34.7% |
| Native | 259 | 11 | 4.25% |
| Asian | 175 | 4 | 2.29% |
12.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
10%
Male Poverty Rate
13.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ocean Shores is Hispanic, with 34.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ocean Shores is Asian, with 2.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.58% |
| Some College | 7.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.15% |
| Female Employed | 4.84% |
| Male Employed | 2.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,948 | $74,918 |
| Households | $54,435 | $63,996 |
| Married Families | $76,094 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,091 | $45,003 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.2%
Male Marriage Rate
59.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,113
Number of Veterans
997
Male Veterans
116
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 663 |
| First Gulf War | 279 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 577 |
| 55 to 64 | 295 |
| 35 to 54 | 123 |
| 75+ | 118 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,026 | 17.51% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 20.89% |
| Other Race | 37 | 55.22% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 7.82% |
| Black | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.5%
Labor Force Participation
34.6%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
43.36%
Born in Ocean Shores
93.93%
Native Born
6.07%
Foreign Born
1.48%
Non Citizen
4.59%
Naturalized
93.93% of Ocean Shores residents were born in the United States, with 43.36% having been born in Washington. 1.48% 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 | 9,105 | 260 | 2.94% |
| 2028 | 8,845 | 259 | 3.02% |
| 2027 | 8,586 | 259 | 3.11% |
| 2026 | 8,327 | 260 | 3.22% |
| 2025 | 8,067 | 259 | 3.32% |
| 2024 | 7,808 | 259 | 3.43% |
| 2023 | 7,549 | 213 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 7,336 | 243 | 3.43% |
| 2021 | 7,093 | 322 | 4.76% |
| 2020 | 6,771 | 285 | 4.39% |
| 2019 | 6,486 | 394 | 6.47% |
| 2018 | 6,092 | 189 | 3.2% |
| 2017 | 5,903 | 137 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 5,766 | 121 | 2.14% |
| 2015 | 5,645 | 55 | 0.98% |
| 2014 | 5,590 | 14 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 5,576 | -34 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 5,610 | -11 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 5,621 | 31 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 5,590 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,836 | -5,269 | -57.87% |