Cohassett Beach, Washington Explained

Official Name:Cohassett Beach, Washington
Settlement Type:CDP
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Washington
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Grays Harbor
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:3.3
Area Land Km2:3.3
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:1.3
Area Land Sq Mi:1.3
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:771
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Elevation M:8
Elevation Ft:26
Coordinates:46.8694°N -124.1081°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:98595[1]
Area Code:360
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:53-13595[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1852939[3]

Cohassett Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 771 at the 2020 census.[4]

The community derives its name from Cohasset, Massachusetts.[5]

Geography

Cohassett Beach is located at 46.8694°N -124.1081°W (46.869483, -124.108101).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.3 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Cohassett Beach is a historic part of the community of Westport. At the turn of the century, Cohassett Beach was a summer artists retreat and a few of the original homes remain however accretion of the beach to the west has altered the "oceanfront" aspect of that neighborhood. There is currently no physical area defined as Cohassett Beach however there is a new sub-division near the original that is named Cohasset Beach offering oceanfront and view homes. None of the census info listed before applies.

As of the census of 2000, there were 618 people, 307 households, and 168 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 489.6 people per square mile (189.4/km2). There were 473 housing units at an average density of 374.7/sq mi (144.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.82% White, 0.16% African American, 2.59% Native American, 0.16% Pacific Islander, and 2.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 307 households, out of which 19.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.0% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.60.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 16.7% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,490, and the median income for a family was $35,875. Males had a median income of $42,083 versus $36,938 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,238. About 18.8% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.5% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cohassett Beach WA ZIP Code. zipdatamaps.com. 2023. June 16, 2023.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  3. 1852939. Cohassett Beach.
  4. Web site: May 2023 . Census Bureau profile: Cohassett Beach, Washington . May 10, 2024 . United States Census Bureau.
  5. Book: Meany, Edmond S.. Origin of Washington geographic names. 1923. University of Washington Press. Seattle. 51.
  6. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.