Grays Harbor County, Washington Population 2022
Grays Harbor County, Washington's estimated population is 78,841 with a growth rate of 1.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Grays Harbor County, Washington is the 20th largest county in Washington. The 2010 Population was 72,848 and has seen a growth of 8.23% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 285 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 401 | 116 | 40.70% |
| 1880 | 921 | 520 | 129.68% |
| 1890 | 9,249 | 8,328 | 904.23% |
| 1900 | 15,124 | 5,875 | 63.52% |
| 1910 | 35,590 | 20,466 | 135.32% |
| 1920 | 44,745 | 9,155 | 25.72% |
| 1930 | 59,982 | 15,237 | 34.05% |
| 1940 | 53,166 | -6,816 | -11.36% |
| 1950 | 53,644 | 478 | 0.90% |
| 1960 | 54,465 | 821 | 1.53% |
| 1970 | 59,553 | 5,088 | 9.34% |
| 1980 | 66,314 | 6,761 | 11.35% |
| 1990 | 64,175 | -2,139 | -3.23% |
| 2010 | 72,848 | 8,673 | 13.51% |
| 2011 | 72,366 | -482 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 71,773 | -593 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 71,046 | -727 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 70,780 | -266 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 71,011 | 231 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 71,531 | 520 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 72,490 | 959 | 1.34% |
| 2018 | 73,801 | 1,311 | 1.81% |
| 2019 | 75,061 | 1,260 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 76,321 | 1,260 | 1.68% |
| 2021 | 77,581 | 1,260 | 1.65% |
| 2022 | 78,841 | 1,260 | 1.62% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63,746 | 86.41% |
| Black or African American | 970 | 1.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,138 | 4.25% |
| Asian | 1,041 | 1.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 255 | 0.35% |
| Some Other Race | 1,117 | 1.51% |
| Two or More Races | 3,502 | 4.75% |
Grays Harbor County, Washington Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,433 | 2.39 | 68.8 |
| Married | 14,261 | 2.96 | 83.8 |
| Male | 1,623 | 3.39 | 55.9 |
| Female | 2,963 | 3.19 | 49.4 |
| Non Family | 10,586 | 1.24 | 56 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,679 | 3.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,749 | 6.98% |
| High School Graduate | 19,068 | 35.49% |
| Some College | 14,453 | 26.90% |
| Associates Degree | 6,133 | 11.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,673 | 10.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,975 | 5.54% |
Grays Harbor County, Washington Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 610 | 558 | 323 |
| White | 45,165 | 41,569 | 7,599 |
| 2+ Races | 1,835 | 1,601 | 303 |
| Native American | 2,116 | 1,844 | 186 |
| Islander | 228 | 186 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 3,412 | 2,125 | 219 |
| Other Race | 562 | 280 | 22 |
| Black | 822 | 790 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.95%.
$33,371
Average Earnings
$37,704
Average Male
$30,302
Average Female
Grays Harbor County, Washington Language by Age
Grays Harbor County, Washington Language
91.43% of Grays Harbor County, Washington residents speak only English, while 8.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.17% of the population.
Grays Harbor County, Washington Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,296 | 1,733 | 23.75% |
| Islander | 180 | 38 | 21.11% |
| Native | 2,957 | 602 | 20.36% |
| Multiple | 3,407 | 606 | 17.79% |
| White | 56,211 | 7,335 | 13.05% |
| Black | 251 | 20 | 7.97% |
| Asian | 939 | 32 | 3.41% |
| Other | 344 | NaN% |
14.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.97%
Male Poverty Rate
15.11%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Grays Harbor County, Washington
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grays Harbor County, Washington is Hispanic, with 23.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grays Harbor County, Washington is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.87%.
Grays Harbor County, Washington Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Grays Harbor County, Washington Married by Age and Sex
Grays Harbor County, Washington Marriage
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 55-64.
Grays Harbor County, Washington Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,439 | 12.48% |
| Black | 126 | 14.62% |
| Native American | 88 | 3.71% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.68% |
| Islander | 8 | 3.42% |
| Other Race | 69 | 9.82% |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 5.70% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 3.57% |
Grays Harbor County, Washington Veterans by Education
9.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.7%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.60%
Born in Grays Harbor County, Washington
95.61%
Native Born
4.39%
Foreign Born
2.56%
Non Citizen
1.84%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.61% of Grays Harbor County, Washington residents were born in the United States, with 64.60% having been born in Washington. 2.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990