Gig Harbor, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Gig Harbor, Washington Info Snack

Population
10,280
Unemployment
1.3%
Poverty
4.8%
Median Home
$509,800
Median Income
$84,861
Median Rent
$1,483

Gig Harbor SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
7
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
6

Gig Harbor, WA Crime Report

468
Total Crimes
4,172.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
77.86%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Gig Harbor
/ 100k People
Washington
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 468 4,172.6 3,026.1 2,346.0
Violent Crime 18 160.5 293.7 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.9 6.5
Robbery 5 44.6 67.4 73.9
Aggravated Assault 13 115.9 187.6 279.7
Property Crime 450 4,012.1 2,732.4 1,958.2
Burglary 71 633.0 522.1 314.2
Larceny 350 3,120.5 1,854.2 1,398.0
Car Theft 29 258.6 356.1 246.0

Gig Harbor, WA Cost Of Living

141
Gig Harbor's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Gig Harbor Washington National Average
Overall 141 119 100
Services 128 112 100
Groceries 129 110 100
Health 126 122 100
Housing 172 136 100
Transportation 143 123 100
Utilities 108 91 100

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Rankings for Gig Harbor in Washington

Map Of Gig Harbor, WA

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Population over time in Gig Harbor

Year Population % Change
2020 10,280 9.6%
2019 9,382 8.4%
2018 8,651 4.1%
2017 8,307 4.9%
2016 7,918 3.9%
2015 7,620 3.4%
2014 7,367 1.8%
2013 7,239 1.6%
2012 7,128 0.4%
2011 7,102 -

Race / Ethnicity in Gig Harbor

White
84.7% (8,706)
African American
0.7% (77)
American Indian
1.0% (103)
Asian
5.8% (601)
Hawaiian
0.0% (1)
Other
0.3% (34)
Two Or More
3.5% (360)
Hispanic
3.9% (398)
Race Gig Harbor WA USA
White 84.7% 67.5% 60.1%
African American 0.7% 3.7% 12.2%
American Indian 1.0% 1.0% 0.6%
Asian 5.8% 8.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.5% 5.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 3.9% 12.9% 18.2%

Gender in Gig Harbor

Female
55.1% (5,661)
Male
44.9% (4,619)
Gender Gig Harbor WA USA
Female 55.1% 50.0% 50.8%
Male 44.9% 50.0% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gig Harbor for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (205)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (308)
High School / GED
13.0% (1,336)
Some College
21.0% (2,158)
Associate's Degree
13.0% (1,336)
Bachelor's Degree
29.0% (2,981)
Master's Degree
10.0% (1,028)
Professional Degree
6.0% (616)
Doctorate Degree
3.0% (308)
Education Gig Harbor WA USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 13.0% 22.0% 27.0%
Some College 21.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 13.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 29.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 10.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 6.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Gig Harbor, Washington

Less than $10,000
4.5% (46,461)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.1% (11,206)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.3% (64,906)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.8% (80,316)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.0% (113,469)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.3% (126,778)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (132,381)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.4% (220,402)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.9% (60,470)
$200,000 or more
16.7% (171,605)
Income Gig Harbor WA USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 4.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.1% 3.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.3% 6.5% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.8% 6.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.0% 10.8% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.3% 17.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.4% 18.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.9% 8.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 16.7% 10.5% 8.3%

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