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Ocean Shores, WA vs Norton Shores, MI

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- Norton Shores is 0% more densely populated than Ocean Shores.
- People are 12.6% less likely to be married in Norton Shores.
- The Median Age is 23.7 years younger in Norton Shores.
 Ocean Shores, WANorton Shores, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock25,040329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.438.4
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 Population - 20105,590  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock22,527285,036,114
 Population - 19902,301  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now192.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,077.393.4
 Land Area8.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocean Shores, WANorton Shores, MIUnited States
 Age 0 to 40.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.0%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  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6418.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Ocean Shores, WANorton Shores, MIUnited States
 White84.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.7%12.2%
 Asian3.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ocean Shores, WANorton Shores, MIUnited States
 Married Population64.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock55.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock43.8%50.2%
 Never Married14.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.2%10.8%
 Widowed8.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.612.60
 Households3,501  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,92580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children11.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,264  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.2%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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Jake · Muskegon, MI
Can be kind of harsh
Over 19 years ago

I grew up here and really enjoy certain things about it, but I hate how hot and cold it can  More

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