Gig Harbor, Washington
2010 census
### 2010 census

As of the [2010 census](/wiki/2010_United_States_census "2010 United States census"), 7,126 people, 3,291 households, and 1,937 families resided in the city. The [population density](/wiki/Population_density "Population density") was . The 3,560 housing units averaged . The [racial makeup](/wiki/Race_%28U.S._Census%29 "Race (U.S. Census)") of the city was 90\.2% White, 1\.2% African American, 0\.6% Native American, 2\.4% Asian, 0\.5% Pacific Islander, 1\.4% from other races, and 3\.6% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 5\.8% of the population.

Of the 3,291 households, 22\.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46\.7% were married couples living together, 9\.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3\.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41\.1% were not families. About 34\.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17\.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2\.12 and the average family size was 2\.69\.

The median age in the city was 48\.1 years; 18% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were 18 to 24; 21% were 25 to 44; 29% were 45 to 64; and 25% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46% male and 54% female.


What are some potential consequences of having 17.1% of households with someone living alone who is 65 years or older?