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- Ocean Shores is 0% more densely populated than Grants Pass.
- People are 38.3% more likely to be married in Ocean Shores.
- The Median Age is 23.1 years older in Ocean Shores.
 Grants Pass, OROcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,637329,725,481
 Female Population51.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock63.138.4
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 Population - 201035,957  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,836285,036,114
 Population - 199017,488  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock75.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now119.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock779.193.4
 Land Area11.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Grants Pass, OROcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock0.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock7.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock29.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Grants Pass, OROcean Shores, WAUnited States
 White82.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.0%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock2.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Grants Pass, OROcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Married Population46.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock62.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock35.6%50.2%
 Never Married30.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.892.60
 Households16,231  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,23780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock73.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,122  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock4.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Grants Pass    27 Reviews

Just like any place, Grants Pass, Oregon has it's share of pros and cons. Pros:-Perfect location. The coast, the Redwoods, Crater Lake, the Oregon Caves, etc. are all  More

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I moved here bacause my wife wanted to be closer to my retired mother. Were it not for that GP would be in the rear view mirror. Grant Pass may be great if you are  More

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Beautiful town close to beaches, rivers, boat festival, trees, crystal clear water, parks, schools and teachers are the best! A great town to raise a family. Nice  More

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Reviews for Ocean Shores    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

We are going on our 3rd year in OS. We love the small town feel, the low stress and feeling of safety. This is all for the winter months mind you. In the summer, it is a  More

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Over 11 years ago

Wonderful beach town.... we're going into our second year and I disagree with the grocery store comments and the weather. Yes, it rains or drizzles on occasion, but the  More

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We invested in Ocean Shores as a second home to spend our weekends after the work week stress. I'm also a property manager that works in Washington, Oregon and  More

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