Ahtanum, WA Demographics

A map of Ahtanum's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,979	2,722	52.4%	67.3%
Hispanic	1,292	1,016	34.2%	25.1%
Native American/Other	219	64	5.8%	1.6%
Multiracial	150	196	4.0%	4.8%
Black	111	17	2.9%	0.4%
Asian	26	31	0.7%	0.8%

Ahtanum, Washington has an estimated population of 3,777, a decrease from the 4,046 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.4% White, 34.2% Hispanic, 5.8% Native American/Other, 4.0% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ahtanum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ahtanum has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ahtanum, that probability was 48.2% in 2020 and 60.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ahtanum is ranked the 227th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ahtanum was ranked the 218th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ahtanum's White Population

1,979 residents of Ahtanum, or 52.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ahtanum is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Ahtanum ranks 455th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ahtanum's White population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. White residents' share of Ahtanum's population has decreased from 67.3% to 52.4%.

Ahtanum is more White than neighboring Yakima (42.7% White), and Union Gap (34.2% White). Ahtanum is less White than neighboring Summitview (76.2% White), Gleed (80.5% White), and Eschbach (94.5% White).

Ahtanum's Black Population

111 residents of Ahtanum, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ahtanum is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Ahtanum ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ahtanum's Black population has grown by an estimated 552.9%. Black residents' share of Ahtanum's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.9%.

Ahtanum is more Black than neighboring Summitview (0% Black), Yakima (1% Black), Gleed (0.2% Black), Eschbach (0% Black), and Union Gap (0% Black).

Ahtanum's Asian Population

26 residents of Ahtanum, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ahtanum is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Ahtanum ranks 437th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ahtanum's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. Asian residents' share of Ahtanum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Ahtanum is more Asian than neighboring Eschbach (0% Asian). Ahtanum is less Asian than neighboring Summitview (0.8% Asian), Yakima (1.3% Asian), Gleed (0.8% Asian), and Union Gap (2.7% Asian).

Ahtanum's Hispanic Population

1,292 residents of Ahtanum, or 34.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ahtanum is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ahtanum ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ahtanum's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Ahtanum's population has increased from 25.1% to 34.2%.

Ahtanum is more Hispanic than neighboring Summitview (17.4% Hispanic), Gleed (12.4% Hispanic), and Eschbach (0% Hispanic). Ahtanum is less Hispanic than neighboring Yakima (49.4% Hispanic), and Union Gap (57.6% Hispanic).

Ahtanum's Native American/Other Population

219 residents of Ahtanum, or 5.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ahtanum is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ahtanum ranks 379th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ahtanum's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 242.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ahtanum's population has increased from 1.6% to 5.8%.

Ahtanum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Summitview (0.9% Native American/Other), Yakima (1.7% Native American/Other), Gleed (0.6% Native American/Other), Eschbach (0% Native American/Other), and Union Gap (2.2% Native American/Other).

Ahtanum's Multiracial Population

150 residents of Ahtanum, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ahtanum is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ahtanum ranks 475th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ahtanum's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Ahtanum's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.0%.

Ahtanum is more Multiracial than neighboring Union Gap (3.3% Multiracial). Ahtanum is less Multiracial than neighboring Summitview (4.7% Multiracial), Gleed (5.5% Multiracial), and Eschbach (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.