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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hoquiam

Washington · 9,097 residents · 9.544 sq mi
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Hoquiam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,658. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $75,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,097
+1%since 1990
from 8,972 in 1990
1990 – 2025
953 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 940 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+5%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Hoquiam
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,658
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,806 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,089
+37%since 1990
from $11,044 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$497
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
57.3%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
42.7% rent
2.5
+41%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(8,466)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(242)
Asian1.8%(159)
Diversity Score19.2%(1,721)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(7,864)
Black0.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(523)
Asian1.1%(103)
Diversity Score17.9%(1,630)
18
−7%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−9%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hoquiam, Washington?

Hoquiam, Washington has about 9,097 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hoquiam, Washington?

The typical household in Hoquiam, Washington earns about $29,658 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 $75,500, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Hoquiam, Washington?

About 9.1% 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 19.0% of people in Hoquiam, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hoquiam, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Hoquiam, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 125 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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