Ocean Shores, WA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Ocean Shores increased by 3,692. In this period, the peak population was 7,549 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,857 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,932 | 75 | 1.94% |
| 2002 | 4,033 | 101 | 2.57% |
| 2003 | 4,131 | 98 | 2.43% |
| 2004 | 4,275 | 144 | 3.49% |
| 2005 | 4,431 | 156 | 3.65% |
| 2006 | 4,621 | 190 | 4.29% |
| 2007 | 4,832 | 211 | 4.57% |
| 2008 | 5,034 | 202 | 4.18% |
| 2009 | 5,156 | 122 | 2.42% |
| 2010 | 5,590 | 434 | 8.42% |
| 2011 | 5,621 | 31 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 5,610 | -11 | -0.20% |
| 2013 | 5,576 | -34 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 5,590 | 14 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 5,645 | 55 | 0.98% |
| 2016 | 5,766 | 121 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 5,903 | 137 | 2.38% |
| 2018 | 6,092 | 189 | 3.20% |
| 2019 | 6,486 | 394 | 6.47% |
| 2020 | 6,771 | 285 | 4.39% |
| 2021 | 7,093 | 322 | 4.76% |
| 2022 | 7,336 | 243 | 3.43% |
| 2023 | 7,549 | 213 | 2.90% |
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Ocean Shores, WA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Ocean Shores's population increased by 1,733 (44.93%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Ocean Shores's population increased by 1,181 (21.13%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Ocean Shores's population increased by 778 (11.49%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Ocean Shores's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 7,549.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ocean Shores's population peaked in year 2023 at 7,549.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ocean Shores's population was lowest in year 2000 at 3,857.
Ocean Shores, WA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Ocean Shores grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Ocean Shores had an average annual population growth rate of 4.16% per year. Overall the population grew 95.72% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Ocean Shores annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 4.16% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Ocean Shores population grew the most, with an increase of 434 people (a 8.42% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Ocean Shores population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 34 people (a 0.61% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Ocean Shores, WA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ocean Shores's population increased by 456 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 243 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 213 (2.90%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Ocean Shores, WA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Ocean Shores increased by 1,973 (35.38%). The population was highest at 7,549 in the year 2023 and lowest at 5,590 in the year 2010. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 3.09%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)