Hoquiam is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
In terms of college education, Hoquiam is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 18.65% of adults 25 and older 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.
