Alderton, WA Demographics

A map of Alderton's Population by Race

Alderton, Washington has an estimated population of 2,706, a large decrease from the 3,274 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.2% White, 21.9% Hispanic, 6.4% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, 0.7% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alderton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alderton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Alderton, that probability was 41.2% in 2020 and 46.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alderton is ranked the 274th 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). Alderton was ranked the 249th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alderton's White Population

1,872 residents of Alderton, or 69.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alderton is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Alderton ranks 366th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alderton's White population has declined by an estimated 23.9%. White residents' share of Alderton's population has decreased from 75.2% to 69.2%.

Alderton is more White than neighboring North Puyallup (67% White), and Tehaleh (68.7% White). Alderton is less White than neighboring McMillin (72.8% White), Sumner (71.5% White), and Bonney Lake (75.6% White).

Alderton's Black Population

0 residents of Alderton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alderton is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Alderton ranks 227th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alderton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Alderton's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Alderton is less Black than neighboring McMillin (3.9% Black), Sumner (0.4% Black), Bonney Lake (2.2% Black), North Puyallup (2.4% Black), and Tehaleh (2.9% Black).

Alderton's Asian Population

19 residents of Alderton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alderton is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Alderton ranks 188th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alderton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 78.4%. Asian residents' share of Alderton's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.7%.

Alderton is more Asian than neighboring Sumner (0.6% Asian). Alderton is less Asian than neighboring McMillin (2.4% Asian), Bonney Lake (3.3% Asian), North Puyallup (6% Asian), and Tehaleh (14.6% Asian).

Alderton's Hispanic Population

593 residents of Alderton, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alderton is higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Alderton ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alderton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Alderton's population has increased from 13.0% to 21.9%.

Alderton is more Hispanic than neighboring McMillin (3.9% Hispanic), Sumner (21.1% Hispanic), Bonney Lake (9% Hispanic), North Puyallup (8.3% Hispanic), and Tehaleh (7.9% Hispanic).

Alderton's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of Alderton, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alderton is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Alderton ranks 478th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alderton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alderton's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.8%.

Alderton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sumner (0.4% Native American/Other), Bonney Lake (0.9% Native American/Other), and Tehaleh (0.2% Native American/Other). Alderton is less Native American/Other than neighboring McMillin (7.3% Native American/Other), and North Puyallup (14.8% Native American/Other).

Alderton's Multiracial Population

174 residents of Alderton, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alderton is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Alderton ranks 208th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alderton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Alderton's population has decreased from 7.0% to 6.4%.

Alderton is more Multiracial than neighboring Sumner (6% Multiracial), North Puyallup (1.6% Multiracial), and Tehaleh (5.7% Multiracial). Alderton is less Multiracial than neighboring McMillin (9.6% Multiracial), and Bonney Lake (9% 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.