One of the nice things about Hoquiam is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.
The percentage of adults in Hoquiam who are college-educated is close to the national average for all communities of 21.84%: 18.65% of the adults in Hoquiam have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Hoquiam in 2022 was $31,024, which is lower middle income relative to Washington, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $124,096 for a family of four. However, Hoquiam contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Hoquiam is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Hoquiam home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hoquiam residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Hoquiam include English, German, Irish, Norwegian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Hoquiam is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
