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Ocean Shores

Washington · 5,569 residents · 8.514 sq mi
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Ocean Shores has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,984. Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value is $188,200. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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

5,569
+45%since 2000
from 3,836 in 2000
1990 – 2025
654 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
57.3
+11%since 2000
from 51.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Ocean Shores
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,984
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,643 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$34,332
+79%since 2000
from $19,192 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
6.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.503
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$188,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$840
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $853
47.7%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
26.1% rent
38.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
34.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
33.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.3
+13%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(3,512)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(67)
Asian1.2%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(351)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(4,930)
Black0.9%(49)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(178)
Asian1.7%(94)
Other6.1%(339)
Diversity Score27.1%(1,511)
27
+197%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
8.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
77.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
9.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
23.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
49.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
18.7%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean Shores, Washington?

Ocean Shores, Washington has about 5,569 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ocean Shores, Washington?

The typical household in Ocean Shores, Washington earns about $43,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean Shores, Washington expensive?

In Ocean Shores, Washington, the median home is worth about $188,200, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean Shores, Washington?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean Shores, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocean Shores, Washington?

About 6.0% of people in Ocean Shores, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocean Shores, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocean Shores, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,297 residents, a change of about 145 percent over that period.

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

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