Moclips
Census-designated place in Grays Harbor County, Washington
Moclips is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Grays Harbor County, Washington, with 211 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pacific Beach, 1.1 miles S.
- 211residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 118 / sq mipopulation density
- 98562ZIP code
About Moclips
Moclips is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 211 at the 2020 census. It is located near the mouth of the Moclips River.
According to Edmond S. Meany, the word moclips comes from a Quinault word meaning a place where girls were sent as they were approaching puberty. However, according to William Bright, the name comes from the Quinault word meaning simply "large stream".
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Moclips had 211 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 211 |
|---|---|
| Density | 118 per sq mi (46 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Moclips at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Grays Harbor County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 211 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.78 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.2294° N, 124.1985° W |
| ZIP code | 98562 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5346405 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Moclips
- Pacific Beach1.1 mi S
- Qui-nai-elt Village1.5 mi N
- Santiago5.0 mi N
- Copalis Beach7.4 mi S
- Taholah7.5 mi NW
- Ocean City10.3 mi S
- Humptulips11.2 mi E
- Hogans Corner13.1 mi S
- Oyehut14.3 mi S
- Ocean Shores18.2 mi S
- Neilton19.2 mi NE
- Amanda Park20.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Moclips
What county is Moclips in?
Moclips is in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
What is the population of Moclips, WA?
211 people lived in Moclips at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Moclips, WA?
The ZIP code of Moclips is 98562.
What is the elevation of Moclips?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Moclips?
Pacific Beach (1.1 mi), Qui-nai-elt Village (1.5 mi), Santiago (5.0 mi), Copalis Beach (7.4 mi), Taholah (7.5 mi).
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