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Hoquiam

Washington · 8,710 residents (2025 est.) · 9.544 sq mi
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Hoquiam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,795. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $228,200. Households here earn about 49% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,800
−3%since 2000
from 9,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
922 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 953 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,710 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Hoquiam
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,795
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,658 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,988
+112%since 2000
from $15,089 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+7%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,200
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,086
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+80%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(7,864)
Black0.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(523)
Asian1.1%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.9%(1,630)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(7,171)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(681)
Asian1.2%(106)
Other9.5%(835)
Diversity Score40.1%(3,529)
Diversity Score
40
+124%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 24.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hoquiam, Washington?

Hoquiam, Washington has about 8,800 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hoquiam, Washington?

The typical household in Hoquiam, Washington earns about $49,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hoquiam, Washington expensive?

In Hoquiam, Washington, the median home is worth about $228,200, and the typical rent is about $1,086 a month.

How educated are people in Hoquiam, Washington?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hoquiam, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hoquiam, Washington?

About 17.2% of people in Hoquiam, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hoquiam, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Hoquiam, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 172 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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