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Ocean Shores

Washington · 6,715 residents · 8.514 sq mi
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Ocean Shores has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,003. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $250,800. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

6,715
+75%since 2000
from 3,836 in 2000
1990 – 2025
789 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
62.7
+22%since 2000
from 51.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Ocean Shores
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,003
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,643 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$26,923
+40%since 2000
from $19,192 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
14.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$250,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,005
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $1,124
79.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
20.7% rent
5.3
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(5,713)
Black1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(277)
Asian1.9%(127)
Other9.1%(613)
Diversity Score35.4%(2,377)
35
+287%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
4.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

39.8 min
+168%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
64.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
6.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
39.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
30.3%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
52.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
7.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
10.7%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Ocean Shores, Washington?

Ocean Shores, Washington has about 6,715 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ocean Shores, Washington earns about $47,003 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 $250,800, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean Shores, Washington?

About 16.9% 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 14.9% 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 4,443 residents, a change of about 196 percent over that period.

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

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