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Cosmopolis, WA
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
Population
2,202
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,582
ZIP codes
0
Cosmopolis and its ZIP codes
Cosmopolis at a glance
- Cosmopolis is about 13 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $84,853, 14% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $317,000 (44% below Washington).
Local data for Cosmopolis, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cosmopolis, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,853
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$317,000
Homeownership
82.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.6%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (611), Irish Americans (288), Mexican Americans (177).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grays Harbor County. PPP loans are for Cosmopolis.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,001
23,790 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,029
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$731M
FY 2026, $9,664 per person
How people get to work
Cosmopolis, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.7%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cosmopolis, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tsunami
Storm events since 1996
27
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
1,364
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
68° / 37°F
84.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cosmopolis, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Cosmopolis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AberdeenCity | 2.4 mi | 10.9 |
| Central ParkCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.5 |
| HoquiamCity | 6.6 mi | 9.5 |
| Aberdeen GardensCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.6 |
| MontesanoCity | 9.4 mi | 10.9 |
| MarkhamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| BradyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| OcostaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| SatsopCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7 |
| WestportCity | 17 mi | 3.7 |
| Cohassett BeachCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| GraylandCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.8 |
| ElmaCity | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| Ocean ShoresCity | 18 mi | 8.5 |
| RaymondCity | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| OyehutCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cosmopolis, WA in?
- Cosmopolis is in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
- What is the population of Cosmopolis, WA?
- About 2,202 people live in Cosmopolis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cosmopolis?
- Nearby places include Aberdeen (2.4 mi), Central Park (3.2 mi), Hoquiam (6.6 mi), Aberdeen Gardens (7.2 mi), Montesano (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023