Hoquiam, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pacific County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,792
Population
922/sq mi density
$51,754
Median Income
$31,245 per capita
$196,400
Home Value
$244,951 Zillow
$1,011
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
205
Violent Crime/100K
1,672 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,754 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$196,400 home value, $1,011/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,792
Census 2023
Population Density
922
per square mile
Land Area
6.3
square miles (16.4 km²)
Median Age
40.4 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
83.3%
Black
0.2%
Hispanic
7.8%
Asian
1.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.4%
Spanish
5.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.6%
Veterans
10.5%
75% above US avg (6%)
Disability
25.8%
98% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.1%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.9%
20% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.462
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,792 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 922 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
Language
| English Only | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.6% |
| Veterans | 10.5% |
| Disability | 25.8% |
| Health Insurance | 93.1% |
| Uninsured | 6.9% |
| Broadband Access | 84.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.462 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |