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Pacific Beach, Washington

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Population in 2010: 291.
Males: 152  (52.2%)
Females: 139  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

51.6 years
Washington median age:

32.2 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,523
Pacific Beach:

$62,523
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,715

Pacific Beach CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $300,600
Pacific Beach:

$300,600
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $274,506; detached houses: $297,323; townhouses or other attached units: $218,689; in 2-unit structures: $252,387; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $250,787; mobile homes: $122,211; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $215,521
March 2022 cost of living index in Pacific Beach: 86.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 50 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lakewood, WA (78.8 miles , pop. 58,211).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Seattle, WA (92.1 miles , pop. 563,374).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (957.1 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Moclips, WA (0.9 miles ),
Qui-nai-elt Village, WA (1.7 miles),
Santiago, WA (2.5 miles),
Copalis Beach, WA (2.5 miles ),
Ocean City, WA (3.1 miles ),
Taholah, WA (3.2 miles ),
North Beach, WA (3.3 miles ),
Humptulips, WA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 47.21 N, Longitude: 124.20 W

Area code: 360

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

7.4%
Washington:

4.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 52.0. This is better than average.

City:

52.0
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.70. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.70
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Pacific Beach-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1143% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 80.0 miles away from Pacific Beach center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 69.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW) earthquake occurred 76.7 miles away from the city center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 88.0 miles away from Pacific Beach center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 7/3/1999 at 01:43:54, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.3 ME, Depth: 25.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 46.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 455.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), energy magnitude (ME), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Grays Harbor County (28) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 25
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 21, Storms: 15, Mudslides: 12, Landslides: 10, Winter Storms: 7, Winds: 4, Heavy Rains: 2, Snows: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Earthquake: 1, Hurricane: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pacific Beach:

  • The Evergreen State College (about 59 miles; Olympia, WA; Full-time enrollment: 4,613)
  • South Puget Sound Community College (about 62 miles; Olympia, WA; FT enrollment: 3,981)
  • Centralia College (about 68 miles; Centralia, WA; FT enrollment: 2,354)
  • Peninsula College (about 72 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom (about 77 miles; Lakewood, WA; FT enrollment: 5,228)
  • Olympic College (about 78 miles; Bremerton, WA; FT enrollment: 6,158)
  • Tacoma Community College (about 79 miles; Tacoma, WA; FT enrollment: 6,622)

Public elementary/middle school in Pacific Beach:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Pacific Beach: Pacific Beach Sewage Treatment Plant (A), Grays Harbor Fire District 8 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Joe Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Pacific Beach: Pacific Beach State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Beach Avenue Bed & Breakfast (47 Beach Avenue), Pacific Beach Inn (12 First Street South).

Grays Harbor County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.0 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

52.8%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

11.3%
Whole state:

7.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Pacific Beach:

  • Never married: 100.0%
  • Now married: 0.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Pacific Beach:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

0.0
Washington average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pacific Beach, WA (based on Grays Harbor County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic7,6028
Evangelical Protestant7,08358
Other3,50614
Mainline Protestant3,45925
None51,147-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 25
Here:

3.51 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 21
Here:

2.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Grays Harbor County:

4.21 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 64
This county:

8.99 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.0%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

33.8%
State:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.4%
Washington:

13.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Pacific Beach:

  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)
  • KOMO (1000 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - SEATTLE RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KYCW (1090 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KXRO (1320 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, WA; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KIXI (880 AM; 50 kW; MERCER ISLAND/SEATTL, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KKOL (1300 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMAS (1030 AM; 10 kW; SHELTON, WA; Owner: SOUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KRKO (1380 AM; 50 kW; EVERETT, WA; Owner: S-R BROADCASTING, CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pacific Beach:

  • KAYO-FM (99.3 FM; ELMA, WA; Owner: SOUTH SOUND BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KFMY (97.7 FM; RAYMOND, WA; Owner: SOUTH SOUND BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KJET (105.7 FM; SOUTH BEND, WA; Owner: JODESHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXXK (95.3 FM; HOQUIAM, WA; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 3.0mTotal length
  • 1,470Total average daily traffic
  • 308Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,794Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 47.195889 Lon: -124.195583, Call Sign: WQOZ939,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.850 MHz, 464.025 MHz, 464.937 MHz, 468.850 MHz, 469.937 MHz, Grant Date: 04/19/2022, Expiration Date: 03/16/2032, Certifier: Gary Murdoch, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, 4700 Se International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • ALOHA HILL, 5 Miles Ese (Lat: 47.202583 Lon: -124.127389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 27 m, Overall height: 33 m, Call Sign: WPOP261,
    Assigned Frequencies: 957.550 MHz, 957.550 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/1998, Expiration Date: 08/24/2008, Cancellation Date: 06/20/2002, Registrant: Grays Harbor County , Pub Svs\'s, Aberdeen, WA 98520, Phone: (360) 249-4072, Fax: (360) 249-2152

  • PACIFIC BCH, 2.3 Miles Ne Of (Lat: 47.235639 Lon: -124.167667), Overall height: 11.6 m, Call Sign: KTF29,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/18/1995, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 06/22/2000, Phone: (360) 905-6839


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Pacific Beach)
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pacific Beach, WA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Pacific Beach compared to Washington state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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