The 2000 Census showed that Grays Harbor County had a population of 67,194 people. This represented 1.14% of the total population of Washington, making it the state's 16th most populous county (out of 39 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Grays Harbor had a population of 71,797 people. This is an increase of 6.85% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 72,797 | +8.34% | +1.39% since 2009 |
2009 | 71,797 | +6.85% | +0.49% since 2008 |
2008 | 71,447 | +6.33% | +0.15% since 2007 |
2007 | 71,343 | +6.17% | +0.69% since 2006 |
2006 | 70,854 | +5.45% | +1.01% since 2005 |
2005 | 70,144 | +4.39% | +0.73% since 2004 |
2004 | 69,634 | +3.63% | +0.87% since 2003 |
2003 | 69,036 | +2.74% | +1.06% since 2002 |
2002 | 68,313 | +1.67% | +0.45% since 2001 |
2001 | 68,004 | +1.21% | +1.21% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 67,194 | The Last Census |
Grays Harbor County had 32,489 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Grays Harbor County has a total area<3> of 2,224 square miles [5,761 km²]. Of this total, 1,916 square miles [4,964 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (13.83%) being water (307.6 square miles [796 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Grays Harbor County had a population density of 35.05 people per square mile [13.53 people/km²], making it the state's 19th most densely populated county (out of 39 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Grays Harbor County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Grays Harbor and the state of Washington. Click here for the Grays Harbor County QuickFact (QF-53027).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Grays Harbor County:
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Grays Harbor County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Jefferson | QF-53031 | NE | 29,676 | 25,953 | 14.35% |
Lewis | QF-53041 | SE | 74,741 | 68,600 | 8.95% |
Mason | QF-53045 | NE | 58,016 | 49,405 | 17.43% |
Pacific | QF-53049 | S | 21,272 | 20,984 | 1.37% |
Thurston | QF-53067 | E | 250,979 | 207,355 | 21.04% |
The western boundary of the county is on the Pacific Ocean.
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