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Ocean Shores

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
8.514
State:
Washington

Ocean Shores is a city located in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Ocean Shores has a 2026 population of 8,209. Ocean Shores is currently growing at a rate of 3% annually and its population has increased by 21.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,774 in 2020.

The median household income in Ocean Shores is $58,202 with a poverty rate of 12.3%. The median age in Ocean Shores is 63.9 years: 63.1 years for males, and 64.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.9 males.

8.2K
Total Population
964
Density (mi²)
239 3%
Growth

Ocean Shores Population

Ocean Shores Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,2092393%
20257,9702393.09%
20247,7311501.98%
20237,5812263.07%
20227,3552663.75%
20217,0893154.65%
20206,774610.91%
20196,4863946.47%
20186,0921893.2%
20175,9031372.38%
20165,7661212.14%
20155,645550.98%
20145,590140.25%
20135,576-34-0.61%
20125,610-11-0.2%
20115,621520.93%
20105,590190.34%
20003,83600%

Median Age

Overall: 63.9 years
Female: 64.9 years
Male: 63.1 years

Ocean Shores Adults

There are 6,776 adults, (3,395 of whom are seniors) in Ocean Shores.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,598 (49.3%)
Male: 3,704 (50.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ocean Shores includes 86.02% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,28186.02%
Two or more races4175.71%
Native American2092.86%
Other race1982.71%
Asian1972.7%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1772.42%
White1291.77%
Other race360.49%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,15284.25%
Two or more races2403.29%
Native American2092.86%
Asian1972.7%
Other race1622.22%

Ocean Shores Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ocean Shores ' average per capita income is $39,838. Household income levels show a median of $58,202. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$79,316-
Families$71,167$80,921
Households$58,202$71,488
Non Families$42,350$56,178

$39,838

Average Income

$58,202

Median Household Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)