Grays Harbor County, WA

County

Cities in Grays Harbor County

Neighborhoods in Grays Harbor County

Melbourne / Aberdeen Junction

Pilgrim Heights / Bel-Aire

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Grays Harbor

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.2%

Households with Children

23.4%

School Enrollment K-12

7,737

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.7%
School Age (5-17): 15.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.4%
Working Age (35-54): 23.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.7%
Seniors (65+): 23.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.3%
High School / GED: 33.8%
Some College or Associate's: 37.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.8%
Single Parents: 9.6%
Couples & Adults: 37.4%
Living Alone: 39.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 1.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 75.0%
Puerto Rican: 1.6%
Cuban: 0.4%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 13.4%
South American: 0.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 56.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 63.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 30.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 89.8%
Spanish: 7.5%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 2.5%
Not Enrolled: 81.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources