Bay View, WA Demographics

A map of Bay View's Population by Race

Bay View, Washington has an estimated population of 572, a large decrease from the 812 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.4% White, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bay View, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bay View has become considerably 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 Bay View, that probability was 19.9% in 2020 and 5.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bay View is ranked the 457th 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). Bay View was ranked the 420th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bay View's White Population

557 residents of Bay View, or 97.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bay View is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Bay View ranks 36th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay View's White population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. White residents' share of Bay View's population has increased from 89.2% to 97.4%.

Bay View is more White than neighboring Bow (76.8% White), La Conner (78.4% White), Burlington (62.3% White), and Anacortes (85% White). Bay View is less White than neighboring Edison (100% White).

Bay View's Black Population

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

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

Bay View is less Black than neighboring La Conner (0.2% Black), Burlington (1.6% Black), and Anacortes (0.5% Black).

Bay View's Asian Population

3 residents of Bay View, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bay View is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Bay View ranks 560th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay View's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Bay View's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Bay View is more Asian than neighboring Edison (0% Asian), and Bow (0% Asian). Bay View is less Asian than neighboring La Conner (1.4% Asian), Burlington (2.5% Asian), and Anacortes (1.6% Asian).

Bay View's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Bay View, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bay View is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bay View ranks 581st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay View's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bay View's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.0%.

Bay View is less Hispanic than neighboring Bow (23.2% Hispanic), La Conner (8% Hispanic), Burlington (28.6% Hispanic), and Anacortes (5.9% Hispanic).

Bay View's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bay View, 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 Bay View is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bay View ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay View's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bay View's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Bay View is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Conner (8.9% Native American/Other), Burlington (1% Native American/Other), and Anacortes (1.2% Native American/Other).

Bay View's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Bay View, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bay View is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bay View ranks 197th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay View's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 79.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Bay View's population has decreased from 7.1% to 2.1%.

Bay View is more Multiracial than neighboring Edison (0% Multiracial), and Bow (0% Multiracial). Bay View is less Multiracial than neighboring La Conner (3.1% Multiracial), Burlington (4% Multiracial), and Anacortes (5.8% 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.