Ocean Shores, WA population by race
The table below shows Ocean Shores's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,037 | 88.29% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 259 | 3.79% |
| Asian | 175 | 2.56% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 67 | 0.98% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 297 | 4.34% |
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Ocean Shores 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; Ocean Shores has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Ocean Shores's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Ocean Shores population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.29% are white, 0.04% are Black or African American, 3.79% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.56% are Asian, 0.98% are some other race and 4.34% are multiracial.
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Ocean Shores, WA population by race.
The largest racial group in Ocean Shores is White with a population of 6,037 (88.29% of the total population).
Ocean Shores '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 Ocean Shores is White with a population of 6,037 (88.29% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 297 (4.34% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ocean Shores, WA
By ethnicity, 219 (3.20% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,619 (96.80% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ocean Shores, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,862 (88.56% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Ocean Shores, WA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ocean Shores's Non-Hispanic population.
Ocean Shores 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 | 5,862 | 88.56% |
| Black or African American alone | 3 | 0.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 259 | 3.91% |
| Asian alone | 175 | 2.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 23 | 0.35% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 297 | 4.49% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ocean Shores, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 130 (59.36% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Ocean Shores, WA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ocean Shores's Hispanic population.
Ocean Shores Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 130 | 59.36% |
| Puerto Rican | 60 | 27.40% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 13.24% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ocean Shores, WA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.20% of Ocean Shores population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ocean Shores, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 130 (59.36% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ocean Shores, WA have?
Ocean Shores, WA has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.04% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ocean Shores is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ocean Shores, WA?
With 96.80% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ocean Shores.
That being said, with a 3.79% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Ocean Shores.
What is the majority race in Ocean Shores, WA?
With a population of 6,037 (88.29% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Ocean Shores.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Ocean Shores, with 3.79% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
