Grays Harbor County, Washington
Grays Harbor County: County in the state of Washington, United States
About
Grays Harbor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 72,797 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 75,950 inhabitants. Its county seat is Montesano. The county was created 170 years ago in 1854.

Quick Facts about Grays Harbor County
Population : | 75,950 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Washington (United States) |
Different from : | Gray County, Gray County |
Area : | 5761 km2 |
Official name : | Chehalis County |
Water as percent of area : | 14% |
Land as percent of area : | 86% |
Named for : | Grays Harbor |
Altitude : | 203 feet / 62 meters |
Capital : | Montesano |
Establishment : | April 04, 1854 |
Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
Local time : | 09:41:56 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 4.15% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Grays Harbor County is located at 47°8'40"N 123°49'42"W (47.1444500, -123.8284700). It has 5 neighbors: Jefferson County, Lewis County, Mason County, Pacific County and Thurston County.
Grays Harbor County map
The largest city of Grays Harbor County is Aberdeen with a population of 16,827. Other cities include, Hoquiam population 8,699, Ocean Shores population 6,724, Montesano population 4,074 and Elma population 3,378. See all Grays Harbor County cities & populated places.
Grays Harbor County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grays Harbor County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Aberdeen | 16,827 | City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA |
Hoquiam | 8,699 | City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States |
Ocean Shores | 6,724 | City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States |
Montesano | 4,074 | City in Washington, United States |
Elma | 3,378 | City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States |
Central Park | 2,685 | Public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States |
Westport | 2,119 | City in Washington, USA |
McCleary | 1,830 | City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States |
Cosmopolis | 1,680 | City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States |
Grayland | 953 | Census designated place |
Oakville | 697 | City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Grays Harbor County
Grays Harbor County has 5 neighbours.
- Jefferson County county in the state of Washington, United States
- Lewis County county in the state of Washington, United States
- Mason County county in the state of Washington, United States
- Pacific County county in the state of Washington, United States
- Thurston County county in the state of Washington, United States
- Montesano
Demographics
The population of Grays Harbor County increased by 4.15% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 72,797 | - | census |
2011 | 72,366 | -0.6% | estimation process |
2012 | 71,773 | -0.83% | estimation process |
2013 | 71,046 | -1.02% | estimation process |
2014 | 70,780 | -0.38% | estimation process |
2015 | 71,011 | 0.33% | estimation process |
2016 | 71,531 | 0.73% | estimation process |
2017 | 72,490 | 1.32% | estimation process |
2018 | 73,801 | 1.78% | estimation process |
2019 | 75,061 | 1.68% | estimation process |
2020 | 75,950 | 1.17% | estimation process |
Washington Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
King County | 2,274,315 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Pierce County | 913,890 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Snohomish County | 830,393 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Seattle | 769,714 | The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. |
Spokane County | 528,225 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Clark County | 496,865 | County in Washington, United States |
Thurston County | 294,074 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Kitsap County | 272,787 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Yakima County | 251,879 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Whatcom County | 231,016 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Spokane | 222,050 | The second most populous city in Washington. |
Tacoma | 219,945 | The third most populous city in Washington. |
Benton County | 206,426 | County in Arkansas, United States |
Vancouver | 186,192 | The third most populous city in Washington. |
Bellevue | 148,073 | The most populous city in Washington. |
Skagit County | 130,789 | County in the state of Washington, United States |