Gig Harbor, WA Profile
Gig Harbor, WA, population 7,240, is located
in Washington's Pierce county,
about 8.3 miles from Tacoma and 22.4 miles from Seattle.
Through the 90's Gig Harbor's population has grown by about 100%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Gig Harbor has grown by about 2%. Since 2005 Gig Harbor's population has grown by about 9%.
Gig Harbor's property crime levels tend to be higher than Washington's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Gig Harbor tend to be lower than Washington's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 45% |
| Females | 55% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 94% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 6,561 | N/A |
| 2001 | 6,626 | 0.99% |
| 2002 | 6,617 | -0.14% |
| 2003 | 6,649 | 0.48% |
| 2004 | 6,622 | -0.41% |
| 2005 | 6,626 | 0.06% |
| 2006 | 6,642 | 0.24% |
| 2007 | 6,607 | -0.53% |
| 2008 | 7,012 | 6.13% |
| 2009 | 7,240 | 3.25% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $43,456 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 91 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 241 |
| 2004 | 179 |
| 2005 | 284 |
| 2006 | 252 |
| 2007 | 209 |
| 2008 | 196 |
| 2009 | 269 |
| 2010 | 357 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2002 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2003 |
0 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 2004 |
0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2005 |
0 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| 2007 |
1 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| 2008 |
0 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| 2009 |
0 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| 2010 |
0 | 2 | 10 | 14 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 6,319 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 8,182 |
| 2004 | 6,618 |
| 2005 | 7,404 |
| 2006 | 7,187 |
| 2007 | 5,754 |
| 2008 | 5,248 |
| 2009 | 5,709 |
| 2010 | 6,036 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
55 |
316 |
44 |
| 2002 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2003 |
72 |
428 |
44 |
| 2004 |
95 |
325 |
23 |
| 2005 |
70 |
368 |
57 |
| 2006 |
70 |
378 |
36 |
| 2007 |
51 |
297 |
37 |
| 2008 |
40 |
281 |
27 |
| 2009 |
54 |
333 |
16 |
| 2010 |
76 |
338 |
26 |
Location
| Elevation | 60 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1.6 Square Miles |
