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Hoquiam

Washington · 8,726 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 $32,366. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,000. Households here earn about 43% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,726
−4%since 2000
from 9,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
914 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 953 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+4%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Hoquiam
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,366
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,658 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,873
+25%since 2000
from $15,089 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+24%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(7,108)
Black0.7%(61)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(831)
Asian1.1%(92)
Other9.3%(810)
Diversity Score43.2%(3,766)
Diversity Score
43
+141%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hoquiam, Washington?

Hoquiam, Washington has about 8,726 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hoquiam, Washington?

The typical household in Hoquiam, Washington earns about $32,366 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 $102,000, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Hoquiam, Washington?

About 13.3% 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 21.5% 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 246 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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