Grayland, Washington facts for kids
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Grayland, Washington
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Location of Grayland, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Grays Harbor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.89 sq mi (17.83 km2) |
| • Land | 6.84 sq mi (17.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 847 |
| • Density | 122.93/sq mi (47.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98547
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-28345 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1505246 |
Grayland is a small community located in Grays Harbor County, Washington, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics, but it doesn't have its own official city government. In 2020, about 847 people lived there. Grayland is right on the coast, very close to the Pacific Ocean.
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Where Grayland Is Located
Grayland is in the southwest part of Grays Harbor County. To its west is the huge Pacific Ocean. To the north, you'll find the city of Westport and the entrance to Grays Harbor. To the south is Pacific County.
The area of Grayland is about 6.9 square miles (17.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
Grayland's Weather
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Grayland has an oceanic climate. This type of climate is found in places near the ocean. It means the weather is usually mild, not too hot and not too cold. There is also a good amount of rain throughout the year. This climate is similar to the west coast of France.
People Living in Grayland
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,002 | — | |
| 2010 | 953 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 847 | −11.1% | |
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Every ten years, the United States takes a "census" to count how many people live in different areas. This helps us understand communities better.
- In 2000, there were 1,002 people living in Grayland.
- In 2010, the population was 953.
- By 2020, the population was 847 people.
Most people in Grayland are White. A small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people are from two or more races. About 3 out of every 100 people are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many families in Grayland have roots from different countries. Some common backgrounds include English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, and French.
In 2000, about 15 out of every 100 households had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Grayland was 50 years old. Many people living in Grayland are 45 years old or older.
Getting Around Grayland
The main road to get to Grayland is State Route 105. This road connects to a bigger highway called U.S. Route 101.
Listening to Radio Signals
Grayland is a popular spot for something called "DX-peditions." This is when people go to a special location to try and pick up radio station signals from very far away. Because of its location near the Pacific Ocean, people in Grayland can sometimes hear radio stations from countries across the ocean!
Famous People From Grayland
- Colin Cowherd: He is a well-known sports talk show host. He hosts a show called The Herd on Fox Sports 1.
- Bill Ransom: He is an author and also works as a teacher or professor (academic).
See also
In Spanish: Grayland (Washington) para niños
