Ocean Shores, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
6,196
Unemployment
2.7%
Poverty
14.9%
Median Home
$250,800
Median Income
$47,003
Median Rent
$1,005
Ocean Shores SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
7
Safety
8
Amenities
6
Education
6
Commute
3
Ocean Shores, WA Crime Report
95
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,438.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-38.68%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ocean Shores / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 95 | 1,438.5 | 3,026.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 75.7 | 293.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 15.1 | 67.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 45.4 | 187.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 90 | 1,362.8 | 2,732.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 33 | 499.7 | 522.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 50 | 757.1 | 1,854.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 106.0 | 356.1 | 246.0 |
Ocean Shores, WA Cost Of Living
109
Ocean Shores's Overall Cost Of Living
Ocean Shores's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ocean Shores | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 119 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 121 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 95 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 133 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 91 | 100 | |
Ocean Shores, WA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Emily Diehl | GFDL
Rankings for Ocean Shores in Washington
Map Of Ocean Shores, WA
Population over time in Ocean Shores
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,196 | 6.6% |
| 2019 | 5,814 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 5,714 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 5,673 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 5,637 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 5,609 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 5,584 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 5,512 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 5,391 | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 5,260 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ocean Shores
| Race | Ocean Shores | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.1% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 8.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 6.2% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 12.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Ocean Shores
| Gender | Ocean Shores | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ocean Shores for adults over 25
| Education | Ocean Shores | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ocean Shores, Washington
| Income | Ocean Shores | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.2% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 23.1% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.5% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.4% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.5% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.6% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
