Grays Harbor County, county in the state of Washington, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 75,950 inhabitants. The county was created 171 years ago in 1854. Its county seat is Montesano.
There are 1 city/town in Grays Harbor County, WA. The largest city of Grays Harbor County is Hoquiam with a population of 8,699.
Located along Washington’s scenic Pacific Coast, Grays Harbor County contains several coastal communities and timber towns.
Aberdeen
Aberdeen serves as the county seat with around 16,000 residents. This historic logging and fishing town features the Aberdeen Museum of History and Billy Frank Jr. Memorial Park.
Hoquiam lies west of Aberdeen at the mouth of the Hoquiam River with around 9,000 residents. The city has vintage mansions, riverside trails, and the Polson Museum.
Ocean Shores
Ocean Shores is a beach town located on a peninsula between Grays Harbor and the Pacific. It has around 5,000 residents and features sand dunes, beach resorts, and the Oyhut Wildlife Recreation Area.
Westport
Westport is situated on a bluff overlooking Grays Harbor north of Aberdeen. This small fishing village of around 2,000 residents has charter boat services and seafood restaurants.
Cosmopolis
Cosmopolis is a small timber town along the Chehalis River with around 1,500 residents. It hosts events like the annual Cosmo Dog Show and the Chehalis Valley Bluegrass Festival.
Grays Harbor County’s coastal towns, thick forests, rivers, and harbors encapsulate the enduring maritime spirit, natural splendor, and resources of Washington’s Pacific region.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grays Harbor County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Hoquiam | City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States | 8,699 |