Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hoquiam, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,800

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.5%7,171

Hispanic/Latino

7.7%681

Two or More

5.1%452

American Indian/Alaska Native

4.1%363

Asian

1.2%106

Other

0.2%20

Black

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.8%680

High School Diploma

25.4%1,606

Some College (<1 yr)

12%755

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%944

Associate's Degree

11.7%736

Bachelor's Degree

14.3%904

Master's Degree

3.6%225

Professional Degree

0.5%29

Doctorate

0.2%14

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

18.6%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$228,200

Median Renti

$1,086

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.5%2,277

Renter-Occupied

38.5%1,423

Total Units

3,985

Homeownership

61.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.5%148

$50K–$100K

7.1%161

$100K–$150K

9.3%211

$150K–$200K

17.4%396

$200K–$300K

37.9%863

$300K–$500K

16.7%380

$500K–$1M

4.4%101

$1M+

0.7%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

204

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

292

$1,000–$1,250

349

$1,250–$1,500

236

$1,500–$2,000

166

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%32

2010–2019

0.7%28

2000–2009

3.1%125

1990–1999

2.6%105

1980–1989

3.7%149

1970–1979

11.5%457

1960–1969

7.6%302

1950–1959

9.2%366

1940–1949

7.9%316

1939 or earlier

52.8%2,105

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.3%2,415

Utility Gas

29%1,072

Fuel Oil

3.2%120

Wood

0.9%35

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%33

No Fuel

0.5%17

Solar

0.1%4

Other

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,795

Mean Household Incomei

$73,439

Per Capita Incomei

$31,988

Poverty Ratei

17%

Unemploymenti

10%

Labor Forcei

3,644

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10%369

$10K–$15K

4.8%178

$15K–$20K

2.7%101

$20K–$25K

5.9%220

$25K–$30K

6%221

$30K–$35K

5.8%215

$35K–$40K

1.8%67

$40K–$45K

5.1%190

$45K–$50K

8.1%301

$50K–$60K

5.5%204

$60K–$75K

12%443

$75K–$100K

8.7%322

$100K–$125K

9.6%354

$125K–$150K

3.2%117

$150K–$200K

5.4%201

$200K+

5.3%197

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4014.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

274

China

106

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,240

Avg. Commutei

20.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,278

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

802(11.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured