Brier, WA Demographics

A map of Brier's Population by Race

Brier, Washington has an estimated population of 6,545, a less than 1% change from the 6,560 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.0% White, 10.6% Asian, 6.8% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, 3.4% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brier, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brier has become 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 Brier, that probability was 42.8% in 2020 and 47.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brier is ranked the 171st 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). Brier was ranked the 169th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brier's White Population

4,649 residents of Brier, or 71.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brier is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Brier ranks 381st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brier's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Brier's population has decreased from 74.3% to 71.0%.

Brier is more White than neighboring Alderwood Manor (54.3% White), Mountlake Terrace (59.8% White), Bothell West (55.3% White), Lake Forest Park (68.3% White), and Lynnwood (49% White).

Brier's Black Population

448 residents of Brier, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brier is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Brier ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brier's Black population has grown by an estimated 409.1%. Black residents' share of Brier's population has increased from 1.3% to 6.8%.

Brier is more Black than neighboring Mountlake Terrace (4.2% Black), Bothell West (2.9% Black), and Lake Forest Park (5.2% Black). Brier is less Black than neighboring Alderwood Manor (9.1% Black), and Lynnwood (10% Black).

Brier's Asian Population

697 residents of Brier, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brier is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Brier ranks 66th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brier's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.2%. Asian residents' share of Brier's population has increased from 9.6% to 10.6%.

Brier is less Asian than neighboring Alderwood Manor (20% Asian), Mountlake Terrace (11.5% Asian), Bothell West (24.3% Asian), Lake Forest Park (11.2% Asian), and Lynnwood (19.2% Asian).

Brier's Hispanic Population

199 residents of Brier, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brier is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Brier ranks 458th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brier's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Brier's population has decreased from 5.4% to 3.0%.

Brier is less Hispanic than neighboring Alderwood Manor (8.3% Hispanic), Mountlake Terrace (15.3% Hispanic), Bothell West (10.1% Hispanic), Lake Forest Park (5.9% Hispanic), and Lynnwood (15.6% Hispanic).

Brier's Native American/Other Population

224 residents of Brier, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brier is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Brier ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brier's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 198.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brier's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.4%.

Brier is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alderwood Manor (1.1% Native American/Other), Mountlake Terrace (1.1% Native American/Other), Bothell West (0.8% Native American/Other), Lake Forest Park (1.7% Native American/Other), and Lynnwood (0.4% Native American/Other).

Brier's Multiracial Population

328 residents of Brier, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brier is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Brier ranks 94th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brier's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Brier's population has decreased from 8.2% to 5.0%.

Brier is less Multiracial than neighboring Alderwood Manor (7.2% Multiracial), Mountlake Terrace (8.1% Multiracial), Bothell West (6.6% Multiracial), Lake Forest Park (7.7% Multiracial), and Lynnwood (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.