Demographics & People — Gig Harbor, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,202 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,000 |
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| Median Age | 46.6 |
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| Total Households | 5,239 |
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| Family Households | 3,310 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1848 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,939 |
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| Black or African American | 79 |
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| Asian | 383 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 638 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,421 |
| English | 2,294 |
| Other groups | 2,258 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,900 |
| Irish | 1,322 |
| Italian | 683 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 641 |
| Scottish | 636 |
| Norwegian | 621 |
| French (except Basque) | 617 |
Language
| English Only | 10,618 |
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| Spanish | 280 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,374 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 904 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,222 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 24.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gig Harbor, Washington.
