Grayland, Washington
Encyclopedia
Grayland is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Grays Harbor County
, Washington, United States
. The population was 953 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 6.8 square miles (17.7 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 1,002 people, 502 households, and 275 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 146.6 people per square mile (56.6/km²). There were 902 housing units at an average density of 132.0/sq mi (51.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.11% White, 0.40% African American, 0.90% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 1.70% from other races
, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.89% of the population. 17.9% were of English
, 14.6% German
, 8.6% Swedish, 7.5% Norwegian
, 7.2% French
, 5.5% Scotch-Irish and 5.2% American
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 502 households out of which 16.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples
living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.2% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.54.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 15.5% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $25,776, and the median income for a family was $36,979. Males had a median income of $35,833 versus $36,161 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $21,723. About 9.9% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 49.6% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Grays Harbor County
Grays Harbor County, Washington
Grays Harbor County is a county in the state of Washington, in the United States of America. As of 2010, the population was 72,797. The county seat is at Montesano, and its largest city is Aberdeen. The county is named after a large estuarine bay near its southwestern corner...
, Washington, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 953 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Grayland is located at 46°48′36"N 124°5′36"W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 6.8 square miles (17.7 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,002 people, 502 households, and 275 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 146.6 people per square mile (56.6/km²). There were 902 housing units at an average density of 132.0/sq mi (51.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.11% White, 0.40% African American, 0.90% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 1.70% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.89% of the population. 17.9% were of English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
, 14.6% German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 8.6% Swedish, 7.5% Norwegian
Norwegians
Norwegians constitute both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway. They share a common culture and speak the Norwegian language. Norwegian people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in United States, Canada and Brazil.-History:Towards the end of the 3rd...
, 7.2% French
French people
The French are a nation that share a common French culture and speak the French language as a mother tongue. Historically, the French population are descended from peoples of Celtic, Latin and Germanic origin, and are today a mixture of several ethnic groups...
, 5.5% Scotch-Irish and 5.2% American
United States
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 502 households out of which 16.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.2% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.54.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 15.5% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $25,776, and the median income for a family was $36,979. Males had a median income of $35,833 versus $36,161 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $21,723. About 9.9% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 49.6% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
The nearest major highway is U.S. Route 101, which is accessed using State Route 105.Notable natives
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