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Gig Harbor

Washington · 12,630 residents (2025 est.) · 5.902 sq mi
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Gig Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,395. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $767,100. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,424
+92%since 2000
from 6,465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,105 / sq mi
+82%since 2009
from 1,156 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+4%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,630 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K8K11K13K1990201020202024Gig Harbor
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.6%(818)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(894)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(651)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.9%(490)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.9%(361)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410%(1,238)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.5%(1,558)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.9%(1,234)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.1%(1,381)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416%(1,984)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410%(1,240)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.6%(575)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,395
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,456 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,028
+133%since 2000
from $28,318 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
−3%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$767,100
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,301
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
−10%since 2009
from 7.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(5,941)
Black1.1%(70)
Hispanic / Latino3%(196)
Asian1.5%(99)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(9,829)
Black0.7%(92)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(733)
Asian2.5%(312)
Other11.7%(1,458)
Diversity Score
45
+64%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.9%(488)
Argentine0.8%(102)
Cuban0.4%(55)
Puerto Rican0.3%(39)
Spaniard0.1%(17)
Asian origin
Korean1.4%(179)
Chinese0.6%(71)
Vietnamese0.2%(20)
Filipino0.1%(16)
Cambodian0.1%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro1.1%(136)
Fijian0.1%(12)
Samoan0.1%(8)
Ancestry
English21.3%(2,644)
German18.2%(2,256)
Irish13.9%(1,725)
French8%(997)
Scottish5.5%(687)
Italian4.9%(605)
Norwegian4.9%(604)
Polish4.2%(523)
Swedish3.6%(449)
American2.5%(311)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(262)
Dutch1.8%(219)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian1.7%(210)
Danish1.6%(196)
Finnish1.2%(152)
Russian1.2%(144)
Croatian1%(127)
Swiss0.7%(86)
Welsh0.7%(86)
British0.6%(78)
Greek0.4%(49)
Israeli0.3%(41)
Slovak0.3%(34)
Portuguese0.3%(33)
Lithuanian0.2%(26)
West Indian0.2%(22)
Jamaican0.2%(22)
Ethiopian0.2%(21)
Brazilian0.2%(20)
Czech0.2%(19)
Hungarian0.1%(18)
Australian0.1%(10)
Belgian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 87.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.5%(825)
Married69%(3,082)
Widowed3.9%(172)
Divorced8.7%(387)
Women 15+
Never married16.8%(938)
Married54.3%(3,039)
Widowed13.5%(753)
Divorced15.5%(865)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gig Harbor, Washington?

Gig Harbor, Washington has about 12,424 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gig Harbor, Washington?

The typical household in Gig Harbor, Washington earns about $118,395 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gig Harbor, Washington expensive?

In Gig Harbor, Washington, the median home is worth about $767,100, and the typical rent is about $2,301 a month.

How educated are people in Gig Harbor, Washington?

About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gig Harbor, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gig Harbor, Washington?

About 7.0% of people in Gig Harbor, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gig Harbor, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Gig Harbor, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,298 residents, a change of about 297 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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