Gig Harbor, WA population by race
The table below shows Gig Harbor's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,824 | 82.44% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 0.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 85 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 485 | 4.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.68% |
| Some other race | 87 | 0.73% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,291 | 10.83% |
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Gig Harbor population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Gig Harbor has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Gig Harbor's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Gig Harbor population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 82.44% are white, 0.54% are Black or African American, 0.71% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.07% are Asian, 0.68% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.73% are some other race and 10.83% are multiracial.
Gig Harbor 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Gig Harbor is White with a population of 9,824 (82.44% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,291 (10.83% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Gig Harbor, WA
By ethnicity, 641 (5.38% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 11,276 (94.62% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Gig Harbor, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 9,760 (86.56% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Gig Harbor, WA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Gig Harbor's Non-Hispanic population.
Gig Harbor Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 9,760 | 86.56% |
| Black or African American alone | 64 | 0.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 85 | 0.75% |
| Asian alone | 485 | 4.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 81 | 0.72% |
| Some other race alone | 66 | 0.59% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 735 | 6.52% |
Among the Hispanic population in Gig Harbor, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 558 (87.05% of the total Hispanic population).
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Gig Harbor, WA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Gig Harbor's Hispanic population.
Gig Harbor Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 558 | 87.05% |
| Puerto Rican | 8 | 1.25% |
| Cuban | 16 | 2.50% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 59 | 9.20% |
Things to know
What percentage of Gig Harbor, WA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.38% of Gig Harbor population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Gig Harbor, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 558 (87.05% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Gig Harbor, WA have?
Gig Harbor, WA has 64 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.54% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Gig Harbor is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Gig Harbor, WA?
With 94.62% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Gig Harbor.
That being said, with a 4.07% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Gig Harbor.
What is the majority race in Gig Harbor, WA?
With a population of 9,824 (82.44% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Gig Harbor.
Asians are second largest race in Gig Harbor, with 4.07% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
