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McCleary, WA

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington.

Population

2,094

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,022

ZIP codes

0

McCleary and its ZIP codes

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McCleary at a glance

  • McCleary is about 8.7 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $77,813, 21% below the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $351,700 (38% below Washington) and median rent is $1,077 a month.

Local data for McCleary, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

McCleary, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$77,813

Poverty rate

10.4%

Median home value

$351,700

Median rent

$1,077/mo

Homeownership

80.4%

Bachelor's or higher

19.1%

Median age

38.6

Average commute

30.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (265), Irish Americans (184), Mexican Americans (148).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grays Harbor County. PPP loans are for McCleary.

Details

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

Grays Harbor County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

McCleary, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.2%
  • Carpooled11.3%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked2.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home15.5%

Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

McCleary, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

78° / 35°F

72.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in McCleary, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.1%

U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

Cities near McCleary

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MaloneCensus-designated place6 mi9
ElmaCity7.1 mi2.8
PorterCensus-designated place7.7 mi8.9
SatsopCensus-designated place9.7 mi7
BradyCensus-designated place13 mi6.1
SheltonCity14 mi6.5
OakvilleCity15 mi0.6
MontesanoCity15 mi10.9
OlympiaCity18 mi18.2
TumwaterCity18 mi17.7
RochesterCensus-designated place19 mi8.5
SkokomishCensus-designated place20 mi6.7
Central ParkCensus-designated place21 mi3.5
UnionCensus-designated place22 mi1.6
LaceyCity22 mi18.6
Grand MoundCensus-designated place22 mi4.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is McCleary, WA in?
McCleary is in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
What is the population of McCleary, WA?
About 2,094 people live in McCleary, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near McCleary?
Nearby places include Malone (6 mi), Elma (7.1 mi), Porter (7.7 mi), Satsop (9.7 mi), Brady (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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