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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Gig Harbor

Washington · 3,126 residents · 5.902 sq mi
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Gig Harbor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,321. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 3,339 residents. Median home value is $142,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,126
−52%vs 2000
vs 6,465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
530 / sq mi
−52%vs 2000
vs 1,095 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
44.0
−1%vs 2000
vs 44.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K5K8K11K13K1990201020202024Gig Harbor
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,321
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,456 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,206
−22%vs 2000
vs $28,318 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$142,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $194,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$445
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $695 in 2000
US average: $450
50.8%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.9% in 2000
49.2% rent
4.3
−5%vs 2000
vs 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score13.9%(898)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,040)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(51)
Asian1.2%(39)
Other1.5%(47)
Diversity Score10.5%(327)
10
−25%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.0%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gig Harbor, Washington?

Gig Harbor, Washington has about 3,126 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Gig Harbor, Washington earns about $33,321 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 $142,000, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Gig Harbor, Washington?

About 27.0% 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 7.5% of people in Gig Harbor, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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