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Ocean Shores, WA vs Gig Harbor, WA

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- Gig Harbor is 0% more densely populated than Ocean Shores.
- People are 3.4% less likely to be married in Gig Harbor.
- The Median Age is 21.3 years younger in Gig Harbor.
 Ocean Shores, WAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,505329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
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 Population - 20105,590  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock6,465285,036,114
 Population - 19902,301  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock68.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now192.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,949.793.4
 Land Area8.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocean Shores, WAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 40.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 345.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6418.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Ocean Shores, WAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 White84.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.4%12.2%
 Asian3.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.7%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ocean Shores, WAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Married Population64.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock61.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock37.8%50.2%
 Never Married14.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.1%10.8%
 Widowed8.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.422.60
 Households3,501  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,98680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children11.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock50.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,264  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Ocean Shores    7 Reviews
Michael · Ocean Shores, WA
Beware of the beach
Over 5 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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Rose · Ocean Shores, WA
Affordable Gem of a City
Over 10 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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Lindy · Tacoma, WA
Ocean Shores not just for retirement
Over 13 years ago

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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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews
George · Lincolnshire, IL
Died and Went to Heaven!
Over 5 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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White · Port Orchard, WA
Great
Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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George · Lincolnshire, IL
Paradise!
Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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