Airway Heights, WA Demographics

A map of Airway Heights's Population by Race

Airway Heights, Washington has an estimated population of 11,245, an increase from the 10,757 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.6% White, 13.4% Native American/Other, 11.5% Hispanic, 7.3% Multiracial, 6.0% Black, and 4.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Airway Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Airway Heights has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Airway Heights, that probability was 55.2% in 2020 and 62.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Airway Heights is ranked the 116th 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). Airway Heights was ranked the 119th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Airway Heights's White Population

6,482 residents of Airway Heights, or 57.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Airway Heights is lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Airway Heights ranks 478th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Airway Heights's White population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Airway Heights's population has decreased from 64.8% to 57.6%.

Airway Heights is less White than neighboring Fairchild AFB (65.8% White), Four Lakes (83.9% White), Medical Lake (86.3% White), Spokane (77.6% White), and Cheney (74.4% White).

Airway Heights's Black Population

677 residents of Airway Heights, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Airway Heights is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Airway Heights ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Airway Heights's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.7%. Black residents' share of Airway Heights's population has increased from 4.9% to 6.0%.

Airway Heights is more Black than neighboring Four Lakes (0% Black), Medical Lake (4.1% Black), Spokane (2.8% Black), and Cheney (1.1% Black). Airway Heights is less Black than neighboring Fairchild AFB (9.9% Black).

Airway Heights's Asian Population

478 residents of Airway Heights, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Airway Heights is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Airway Heights ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Airway Heights's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Asian residents' share of Airway Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Airway Heights is more Asian than neighboring Fairchild AFB (2.1% Asian), Medical Lake (0.2% Asian), Spokane (2.5% Asian), and Cheney (3.5% Asian). Airway Heights is less Asian than neighboring Four Lakes (11.2% Asian).

Airway Heights's Hispanic Population

1,290 residents of Airway Heights, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Airway Heights is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Airway Heights ranks 194th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Airway Heights's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Airway Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.5%.

Airway Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Four Lakes (0% Hispanic), Medical Lake (6.2% Hispanic), Spokane (8.4% Hispanic), and Cheney (10.7% Hispanic). Airway Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairchild AFB (15.8% Hispanic).

Airway Heights's Native American/Other Population

1,502 residents of Airway Heights, or 13.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Airway Heights is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Airway Heights ranks 49th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Airway Heights's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 112.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Airway Heights's population has increased from 6.6% to 13.4%.

Airway Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairchild AFB (1.5% Native American/Other), Four Lakes (0% Native American/Other), Medical Lake (2.4% Native American/Other), Spokane (2.1% Native American/Other), and Cheney (2.3% Native American/Other).

Airway Heights's Multiracial Population

816 residents of Airway Heights, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Airway Heights is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Airway Heights ranks 190th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Airway Heights's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Airway Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.3%.

Airway Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairchild AFB (4.9% Multiracial), Four Lakes (5% Multiracial), Medical Lake (0.7% Multiracial), and Spokane (6.7% Multiracial). Airway Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Cheney (8.1% 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.