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Gig Harbor

Washington · 12,029 residents · 5.902 sq mi
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Gig Harbor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,861. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 86% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $509,800. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,029
+86%since 2000
from 6,465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,038 / sq mi
+86%since 2000
from 1,095 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+8%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K8K11K13K1990201020202024Gig Harbor
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,861
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,456 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,048
+80%since 2000
from $28,318 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$509,800
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,483
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
40.2% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+34%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(9,510)
Black1.4%(165)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(896)
Asian4.8%(583)
Other4.8%(583)
Diversity Score41.6%(4,999)
Diversity Score
42
+199%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gig Harbor, Washington?

Gig Harbor, Washington has about 12,029 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gig Harbor, Washington earns about $84,861 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 $509,800, and the typical rent is about $1,483 a month.

How educated are people in Gig Harbor, Washington?

About 48.2% 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 4.8% 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 8,903 residents, a change of about 285 percent over that period.

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