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Grays Harbor County, WA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Grays Harbor County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 78,144
- +3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 30,628
- Median household income
- $64,414
- +25.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $314,000
- Jobs located here
- 21,888
- Highest market score
- 83
- Gyms, #46 of 1,792 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 78,144 people live in Grays Harbor County, in 30,628 households. Population estimates show Grays Harbor County grew 3.0% from 2020 to 2025, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Grays Harbor County is $64,414 a year, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 25.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Grays Harbor County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (78).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Grays Harbor County are for gyms (83), gyms and studios (80) and insurance agencies (77). Grays Harbor County ranks #46 of 1,792 scored counties for gyms.
Grays Harbor County is part of the Aberdeen area. For its number of households, Grays Harbor County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery stores (82% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for insurance agencies (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Grays Harbor County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Grays Harbor County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyms | 83 | #46 of 1,792 | 14 | 4.6 | $1.9M | 144 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 80 | #74 of 2,088 | 30 | 9.8 | $873K | 132 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 77 | #285 of 2,272 | 17 | 5.6 | $3.7M | 293 | 19 |
| Auto repair shops | 76 | #188 of 2,378 | 51 | 16.7 | $658K | 148 | 26 |
| Auto repair and car care | 76 | #200 of 2,401 | 84 | 27.4 | $400K | 149 | 38 |
| Tire shops | 75 | #163 of 1,530 | 8 | 2.6 | $4.2M | 168 | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 74 | #143 of 1,327 | 9 | 2.9 | $3.7M | 121 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 74 | #164 of 1,656 | 9 | 2.9 | $3.9M | 220 | 24 |
| Hair salons | 74 | #184 of 2,339 | 47 | 15.3 | $584K | 136 | 7 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 73 | #140 of 1,707 | 9 | 2.9 | $8.6M | 180 | 16 |
| Child care and preschools | 73 | #196 of 1,611 | 14 | 4.6 | $1.1M | 114 | 13 |
| Property management | 71 | #135 of 910 | 6 | 2.0 | Index only | 150 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 70 | #208 of 2,057 | 22 | 7.2 | $3.5M | 144 | 32 |
| Barbershops | 70 | #222 of 1,356 | 8 | 2.6 | $3.4M | 182 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 70 | #302 of 2,090 | 17 | 5.6 | $6.2M | 123 | 42 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 68 | #430 of 2,087 | 21 | 6.9 | $2.3M | 183 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 66 | #435 of 2,385 | 96 | 31.3 | $286K | 134 | 14 |
| Physical therapy | 64 | #349 of 1,422 | 13 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 113 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 64 | #584 of 2,222 | 33 | 10.8 | $3.2M | 105 | 42 |
| Roofing and gutters | 63 | #300 of 1,177 | 6 | 2.0 | $12.9M | 152 | 5 |
| Nail salons | 63 | #330 of 1,328 | 13 | 4.2 | $2.1M | 126 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 62 | #428 of 1,493 | 13 | 4.2 | $2.8M | 94 | 13 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 62 | #630 of 2,210 | 39 | 12.7 | $1.3M | 142 | 5 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 61 | #389 of 1,302 | 8 | 2.6 | $4.4M | 141 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 61 | #705 of 2,394 | 131 | 42.8 | $269K | 177 | 66 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 60 | #487 of 1,461 | 12 | 3.9 | $2.2M | 85 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 60 | #492 of 1,485 | 11 | 3.6 | $2.4M | 87 | 8 |
| Spas and skin care | 60 | #534 of 1,769 | 28 | 9.1 | $980K | 112 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 60 | #572 of 1,886 | 26 | 8.5 | $1.4M | 138 | 18 |
| Electricians | 59 | #382 of 1,160 | 7 | 2.3 | $11M | 92 | 11 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 58 | #654 of 2,176 | 59 | 19.3 | Index only | 156 | 27 |
| Real estate | 58 | #671 of 2,229 | 70 | 22.9 | Index only | 165 | 45 |
| Pet businesses | 56 | #840 of 2,200 | 40 | 13.1 | $648K | 74 | 14 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 55 | #523 of 1,334 | 14 | 4.6 | $1.9M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 55 | #687 of 1,771 | 23 | 7.5 | $1.6M | 93 | 28 |
| Gas stations | 54 | #996 of 2,358 | 45 | 14.7 | $2M | 82 | 35 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 45 | #1,408 of 2,405 | 143 | 46.7 | $742K | 112 | 68 |
| Pet stores | 44 | #595 of 974 | 8 | 2.6 | $3.2M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 42 | #1,411 of 2,261 | 34 | 11.1 | $5.1M | 64 | 12 |
| Chiropractors | 40 | #1,013 of 1,490 | 19 | 6.2 | $1.9M | 78 | 11 |
| Pest control | 38 | #515 of 699 | 6 | 2.0 | $6M | 59 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 36 | #1,784 of 2,405 | 318 | 103.8 | $334K | 90 | 150 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 33 | #1,529 of 1,889 | 28 | 9.1 | $3.8M | 91 | 40 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 26 | #2,078 of 2,402 | 94 | 30.7 | $1.8M | 54 | 45 |
| Grocery stores | 23 | #1,824 of 2,070 | 38 | 12.4 | $4.5M | 49 | 33 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 23 | #1,930 of 2,063 | 53 | 17.3 | $2M | 54 | 40 |
| Laundromats | 20 | #709 of 785 | 9 | 2.9 | $5.4M | 43 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.3 | $1.3M | 185 | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.3 | $9M | 140 | 12 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.3 | Index only | 321 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $11.2M | 444 | 4 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $11.2M | 81 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $24.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $13.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $35.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Grays Harbor County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $33.6M | $1,096 | 114 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $88.1M | $2,877 | 111 |
| Food away from home | $106.1M | $3,464 | 85 |
| Groceries | $172.4M | $5,629 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $27.5M | $896 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $16M | $523 | 90 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $26.2M | $855 | 87 |
| Medical and dental services | $35.3M | $1,152 | 89 |
| Pets | $25.9M | $846 | 93 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $48.9M | $1,596 | 78 |
| Vehicle insurance | $62.5M | $2,041 | 104 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $77.1M | $2,519 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $35.9M | $1,172 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $500.5M | $16,341 | 98 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Grays Harbor County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 78,144+3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 30,628
- Median age
- 44.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 1,902 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 41
- Median household income
- $64,414+25.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $82,833
- Median home value
- $314,000
- Jobs located here
- 21,888
- Daytime population
- 66,472Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Grays Harbor County, WA growing?
Population estimates put Grays Harbor County at 78,144 people in 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 30,628 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 25.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in Grays Harbor County, WA spend?
Households in Grays Harbor County spend about $500.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $172.4M on groceries and $106.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Grays Harbor County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (78).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Grays Harbor County, WA?
Of the business types scored in Grays Harbor County, gyms (83), gyms and studios (80) and insurance agencies (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gyms, that ranks #46 of 1,792 scored counties.
How does Grays Harbor County, WA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Grays Harbor County is $64,414, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $314,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery stores (82% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for insurance agencies (64% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 47 of the 56 business types have a score in Grays Harbor County, each ranked against other counties.
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