Gig Harbor, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Gig Harbor, Washington is 12,202 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 112th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $106,042, the median home value is $686,000, and the median age is 47.6.
The population has grown 77.5% since 2010 (7,124 → 12,643).
12,202
Population
2067
People / sq mi
$106,042
Median Income
$686,000
Median Home Value
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Gig Harbor covers 5.9 sq mi of land at 2067 people per square mile.
About Gig Harbor, WA
Gig Harbor skews on age — the median resident is 47.6, older than the national median. With 12,202 residents, Gig Harbor is a city in Washington.
The typical household earns $106,042 a year, above the US median of $78,538. About 5.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $686,000, with typical rent around $2,097.
College attainment is above the local norm at 50.6%, above the national 35.0%. About 17.6% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Gig Harbor — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Gig Harbor city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Gig Harbor city had a population of 7,124 in 2010 and 12,643 in 2024, a 77.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,643 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 4.23%.
12,643
Population (2024)
7,124
Population (2010)
12,643
Peak (2024)
4.23%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,124 |
| 2011 | 7,220 |
| 2012 | 7,492 |
| 2013 | 7,740 |
| 2014 | 8,304 |
| 2015 | 8,791 |
| 2016 | 9,487 |
| 2017 | 9,919 |
| 2018 | 10,404 |
| 2019 | 10,717 |
| 2020 | 12,087 |
| 2021 | 12,244 |
| 2022 | 12,511 |
| 2023 | 12,602 |
| 2024 | 12,643 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$106,042
Median Household Income
$62,632
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$686,000
Median Home Value
$2,097
Median Rent
62.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.0%
High School+
50.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
69.6%
Public Transit
17.6%
Work From Home
29.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
53.2%
Foreign Born
93.4%
Non-English at Home
10.6%
Veterans
11.2%
With Disability
97.9%
Health Insurance
98.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 32.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.0% |
| Public Administration | 8.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.5% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5.8% |
| Information | 5.4% |
| Retail Trade | 5.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gig Harbor, Washington has a population of 12,202 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 112th-largest city in Washington.
The median household income in Gig Harbor, Washington is $106,042, with 5.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Gig Harbor, Washington is $686,000, with median monthly rent at $2,097 and a homeownership rate of 62.6%.
The median age in Gig Harbor, Washington is 47.6 years. The population is 44.8% male and 55.2% female.
The population has grown 77.5% since 2010 (7,124 → 12,643).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.