Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gig Harbor, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,424

Median Agei

46.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.1%9,829

Two or More

8.8%1,088

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%733

Asian

2.5%312

Other

1.8%219

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.9%118

Black

0.7%92

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%291

High School Diploma

9.7%893

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%636

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%1,336

Associate's Degree

10.1%933

Bachelor's Degree

28.2%2,594

Master's Degree

16.2%1,495

Professional Degree

3.7%337

Doctorate

4%369

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

52.1%

Graduate+

23.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$767,100

Median Renti

$2,301

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.2%3,294

Renter-Occupied

37.8%2,005

Total Units

5,660

Homeownership

62.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%43

$50K–$100K

2.9%96

$100K–$150K

1.5%48

$150K–$200K

1%34

$200K–$300K

1.8%58

$300K–$500K

7%229

$500K–$1M

68.9%2,269

$1M+

15.7%517

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

469

$2,000+

1,290

Year Built

2020 or later

4%227

2010–2019

31.7%1,792

2000–2009

10.3%581

1990–1999

16.9%957

1980–1989

13.4%758

1970–1979

15.4%873

1960–1969

3.8%213

1950–1959

1.7%96

1940–1949

0.5%27

1939 or earlier

2.4%136

Heating Fuel

Electricity

52.9%2,803

Utility Gas

44.9%2,379

Bottled/LP Gas

1%52

No Fuel

0.6%31

Fuel Oil

0.4%22

Other

0.2%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$118,395

Mean Household Incomei

$150,420

Per Capita Incomei

$66,028

Poverty Ratei

6.9%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

5,419

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.4%338

$10K–$15K

0.6%34

$15K–$20K

2.6%140

$20K–$25K

2.1%111

$25K–$30K

1.1%57

$30K–$35K

1.3%70

$35K–$40K

1.6%87

$40K–$45K

1.5%82

$45K–$50K

1.9%100

$50K–$60K

4%211

$60K–$75K

7.9%421

$75K–$100K

11.6%617

$100K–$125K

14.8%782

$125K–$150K

7.5%397

$150K–$200K

10%532

$200K+

24.9%1,320

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$466/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

72 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers17 homes86% occupied$466/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 825 homes100% occupied$466/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $118,395/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $36K/yr

72.5%

Very low income$36K–$59K/yr

27.5%

Who Receives This Housing

76.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10.4% of subsidized households are minority

31.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

82.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7986.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

182

Poland

Korea

United Kingdom

Germany

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,209

Avg. Commutei

32.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,175

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

980(10.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.7%Insured

2.3%Uninsured