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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Gig Harbor's Westside neighborhood in Washington State is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. In 2022, 84% of the population identified as white. The area has experienced economic growth, with median income increasing from $75,684 in 2013 to $90,478 in 2022. Gig Harbor is situated near a harbor and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, making it a desirable residential location for those employed in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area.
The Westside neighborhood has maintained its Low Diversity status with a White Majority over the past decade. The white population percentage has shown minor fluctuations, from 83% in 2013 to 84% in 2022, with a peak of 87% in 2018. The Hispanic population has decreased from 8% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Asian population has remained relatively stable at 3-5% throughout the decade. The most notable change has been in the "Two or More Races" category, which increased from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, peaking at 9% in 2020.
The economic trends in the Westside neighborhood have been positive. Median income grew from $75,684 in 2013 to $90,478 in 2022, an increase of nearly 20% over the decade. This income growth coincided with a population increase from 5,389 in 2013 to 6,354 in 2022. The steady income growth may have contributed to maintaining the area's demographic composition, as rising property values could potentially limit accessibility for more diverse, lower-income populations.
The Westside neighborhood's demographic composition is less diverse than many urban areas in the Pacific Northwest. The income growth in Gig Harbor's Westside aligns with broader trends in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area, which has experienced economic expansion driven by the tech industry. The slight increase in diversity, particularly in multi-racial identifications, reflects national trends of growing multiracial populations and increased Hispanic representation in many communities.
Gig Harbor's Westside neighborhood remains a Low Diversity, White Majority community, with subtle signs of increasing diversity. The area's economic prosperity, as evidenced by rising incomes and population growth, suggests it remains an attractive residential option. This prosperity may also be contributing to maintaining its current demographic composition by potentially limiting accessibility for more diverse populations.