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.

Ocean Shores, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,302

Median Agei

63.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.3%6,152

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%342

Two or More

3.3%240

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.9%209

Asian

2.7%197

Other

2.2%162

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%254

High School Diploma

23.5%1,547

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%619

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%827

Associate's Degree

19.3%1,268

Bachelor's Degree

12.1%796

Master's Degree

9.2%605

Professional Degree

0.8%53

Doctorate

1.2%81

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

23.4%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$383,500

Median Renti

$1,284

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.3%3,192

Renter-Occupied

16.7%638

Total Units

5,798

Homeownership

83.3%

Vacancy Rate

33.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%17

$50K–$100K

2.2%69

$100K–$150K

2.3%74

$150K–$200K

1.9%61

$200K–$300K

17.3%551

$300K–$500K

54.8%1,749

$500K–$1M

17.1%546

$1M+

3.9%125

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

206

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

186

Year Built

2020 or later

2%118

2010–2019

20.2%1,172

2000–2009

23%1,335

1990–1999

16%927

1980–1989

13%754

1970–1979

12.6%728

1960–1969

9.9%572

1950–1959

0.3%19

1940–1949

1%57

1939 or earlier

2%116

Heating Fuel

Electricity

76.3%2,924

Bottled/LP Gas

12.1%463

Wood

5.4%208

Utility Gas

3.3%125

No Fuel

2.1%79

Other

0.4%16

Fuel Oil

0.4%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,202

Mean Household Incomei

$71,488

Per Capita Incomei

$37,901

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

2,112

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.3%358

$10K–$15K

2.3%87

$15K–$20K

2.8%109

$20K–$25K

3.2%121

$25K–$30K

7.7%296

$30K–$35K

2.8%109

$35K–$40K

2%78

$40K–$45K

7.7%294

$45K–$50K

2%76

$50K–$60K

13.4%515

$60K–$75K

8.6%328

$75K–$100K

15.8%605

$100K–$125K

7.4%282

$125K–$150K

3.7%142

$150K–$200K

6.9%264

$200K+

4.3%166

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5417.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

115

Mexico

United Kingdom

Germany

Canada

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,931

Avg. Commutei

26.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,958

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,153(17% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.2%Insured

8.8%Uninsured