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Ocean Shores, WA vs Kelso, WA

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- Kelso is 0% more densely populated than Ocean Shores.
- People are 32.7% less likely to be married in Kelso.
- The Median Age is 24.9 years younger in Kelso.
 Ocean Shores, WAKelso, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,566329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.238.4
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 Population - 20105,590  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,895285,036,114
 Population - 19902,301  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now192.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,558.793.4
 Land Area8.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocean Shores, WAKelso, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 40.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 345.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6418.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Ocean Shores, WAKelso, WAUnited States
 White84.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.9%12.2%
 Asian3.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock16.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ocean Shores, WAKelso, WAUnited States
 Married Population64.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.7%50.2%
 Never Married14.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.9%10.8%
 Widowed8.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.452.60
 Households3,501  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,23980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children11.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,264  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock27.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ocean Shores    7 Reviews

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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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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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 Kelso    3 Reviews

Disclaimer: This was written in 2019. All info subject to change! Kelso is a quieter town, with a lot to offer if you have the money. If you do NOT have money, the  More

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Over 15 years ago

It rains here so much if you have SAD do not move here. If you have allergies not a good place to  More

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Over 15 years ago

It is overcast here a lot and not good if you are  More

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