Hoquiam is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Washington. With a population of 8,798 people and three associated neighborhoods, Hoquiam is the 102nd largest community in Washington. Hoquiam has an unusually large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic cities.

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. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.

The education level of Hoquiam citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.65% of adults 25 and older in Hoquiam have a college 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.