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Hoquiam, WA
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
Population
8,800
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
922
ZIP codes
0
Hoquiam and its ZIP codes
Hoquiam at a glance
- Hoquiam is about 7.8 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,795, 49% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,200 (60% below Washington) and median rent is $1,086 a month.
Local data for Hoquiam, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hoquiam, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,795
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$228,200
Median rent
$1,086/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,247), Irish Americans (849), Mexican Americans (550).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grays Harbor County. PPP loans are for Hoquiam.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 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
Hoquiam, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hoquiam, 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
67° / 38°F
68.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hoquiam, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Hoquiam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AberdeenCity | 4.3 mi | 10.9 |
| CosmopolisCity | 6.6 mi | 1.4 |
| MarkhamCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Aberdeen GardensCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.6 |
| OcostaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3 |
| Central ParkCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3.5 |
| WestportCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| Ocean ShoresCity | 12 mi | 8.5 |
| OyehutCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Hogans CornerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Cohassett BeachCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Ocean CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| GraylandCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| MontesanoCity | 15 mi | 10.9 |
| Copalis BeachCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| BradyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hoquiam, WA in?
- Hoquiam is in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
- What is the population of Hoquiam, WA?
- About 8,800 people live in Hoquiam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hoquiam?
- Nearby places include Aberdeen (4.3 mi), Cosmopolis (6.6 mi), Markham (6.7 mi), Aberdeen Gardens (7.4 mi), Ocosta (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023