Ocean Shores, WA Profile
Ocean Shores, WA, population 5,126, is located
in Washington's Grays Harbor county,
about 82.9 miles from Tacoma and 96.1 miles from Seattle.
Through the 90's Ocean Shores's population has grown by about 67%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Ocean Shores has grown by about 16%. Since 2005 Ocean Shores's population has grown by about 16%.
Ocean Shores's property crime levels tend to be higher than Washington's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Ocean Shores tend to be much lower than Washington's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 92% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 4% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.00% | | Under 20: | 9.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 8.00% | | 20 to 40: | 8.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 3,836 | N/A |
| 2001 | 3,929 | 2.42% |
| 2002 | 4,025 | 2.44% |
| 2003 | 4,117 | 2.29% |
| 2004 | 4,258 | 3.42% |
| 2005 | 4,408 | 3.52% |
| 2006 | 4,595 | 4.24% |
| 2007 | 4,804 | 4.55% |
| 2008 | 5,005 | 4.18% |
| 2009 | 5,126 | 2.42% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $34,643 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 308 |
| 2002 | 51 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 192 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 132 |
| 2007 | 63 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 193 |
| 2010 | 190 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 |
0 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 |
0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 |
0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2010 |
0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 6,697 |
| 2002 | 7,342 |
| 2003 | 5,904 |
| 2004 | 5,199 |
| 2005 | 5,284 |
| 2006 | 4,754 |
| 2007 | 3,908 |
| 2008 | 2,417 |
| 2009 | 3,012 |
| 2010 | 3,595 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
88 |
170 |
3 |
| 2002 |
85 |
187 |
18 |
| 2003 |
88 |
142 |
11 |
| 2004 |
89 |
121 |
7 |
| 2005 |
61 |
158 |
12 |
| 2006 |
61 |
146 |
9 |
| 2007 |
102 |
80 |
5 |
| 2008 |
40 |
77 |
3 |
| 2009 |
50 |
102 |
4 |
| 2010 |
94 |
92 |
3 |
Location
| Elevation | 10 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 8.6 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 3.4 Square Miles |
