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 172 years ago in 1854.

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Location of Grays Harbor County on Washington map.

County Snapshot

Grays Harbor County at a glance

Grays Harbor County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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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%
Latitude & Longitude 47.1445,-123.8285
Named for Grays Harbor
Altitude 203 feet / 62 meters
Capital Montesano
Establishment April 14, 1854
Time Zone America/Los_Angeles
Local time 01:53:25 (19th April 2026)
Density 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 4.15% (2010-2020)
Weather 46℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather
Grays Harbor County Courthouse 01 image
Grays Harbor County Courthouse 01 image

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.

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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

Weather

46°F
Light Rain Likely
5 mph SE Saturday Night

Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Grays Harbor County

Official Website
  • 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
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