Ocean Shores, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Grays Harbor County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,076
Population
831/sq mi density
$62,750
Median Income
$38,604 per capita
$378,000
Home Value
$340,305 Zillow
$1,177
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
89
Violent Crime/100K
447 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,750 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$378,000 home value, $1,177/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,076
Census 2023
Population Density
831
per square mile
Land Area
8.5
square miles (22.1 km²)
Median Age
64.0 yrs
65% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
88.8%
Black
0%
Hispanic
3.7%
Asian
3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.2%
Spanish
6.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.5%
Veterans
17.3%
188% above US avg (6%)
Disability
24.4%
88% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.2%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.8%
9% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.440
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 7,076 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 831 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 64.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.1% |
| Female | 50.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.7% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
Language
| English Only | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.5% |
| Veterans | 17.3% |
| Disability | 24.4% |
| Health Insurance | 92.2% |
| Uninsured | 7.8% |
| Broadband Access | 91.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.440 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |