Basin City, WA Demographics

A map of Basin City's Population by Race

Basin City, Washington has an estimated population of 1,176, a large increase from the 1,063 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% Hispanic, 12.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Basin City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Basin City has become less 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 Basin City, that probability was 25.3% in 2020 and 21.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Basin City is ranked the 382nd 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). Basin City was ranked the 389th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Basin City's White Population

143 residents of Basin City, or 12.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Basin City is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Basin City ranks 619th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Basin City's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Basin City's population has decreased from 13.7% to 12.2%.

Basin City is more White than neighboring Mesa (8.8% White). Basin City is less White than neighboring Othello (17.7% White), Connell (52.3% White), Richland (72.2% White), and West Pasco (67.6% White).

Basin City's Black Population

0 residents of Basin City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Basin City is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Basin City ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Basin City's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Basin City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Basin City is less Black than neighboring Othello (0.1% Black), Connell (4.6% Black), and Richland (1% Black).

Basin City's Asian Population

0 residents of Basin City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Basin City is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Basin City ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Basin City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Basin City's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Basin City is less Asian than neighboring Mesa (3.2% Asian), Othello (0.3% Asian), Connell (3.6% Asian), and Richland (6.4% Asian).

Basin City's Hispanic Population

1,033 residents of Basin City, or 87.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Basin City is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Basin City ranks 11th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Basin City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Basin City's population has increased from 85.3% to 87.8%.

Basin City is more Hispanic than neighboring Mesa (86.9% Hispanic), Othello (79.6% Hispanic), Connell (34.2% Hispanic), Richland (14.8% Hispanic), and West Pasco (20.4% Hispanic).

Basin City's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Basin City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Basin City is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Basin City ranks 612th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Basin City's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Basin City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Basin City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Othello (0.4% Native American/Other), Connell (2.5% Native American/Other), and Richland (1.1% Native American/Other).

Basin City's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Basin City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Basin City is lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Basin City ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Basin City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Basin City's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Basin City is less Multiracial than neighboring Mesa (1.2% Multiracial), Othello (1.9% Multiracial), Connell (2.8% Multiracial), Richland (4.4% Multiracial), and West Pasco (11.9% 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.