Browns Point, WA Demographics

A map of Browns Point's Population by Race

Browns Point, Washington has an estimated population of 979, a large decrease from the 1,263 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.2% White, 7.9% Multiracial, 6.5% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic, 1.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Browns Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Browns Point 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 Browns Point, that probability was 34.9% in 2020 and 37.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Browns Point is ranked the 398th 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). Browns Point was ranked the 372nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Browns Point's White Population

766 residents of Browns Point, or 78.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Browns Point is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Browns Point ranks 289th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Browns Point's White population has declined by an estimated 24.2%. White residents' share of Browns Point's population has decreased from 80.0% to 78.2%.

Browns Point is more White than neighboring Tacoma (55.6% White), Ruston (69.7% White), Federal Way (34.9% White), and Fife Heights (63.9% White). Browns Point is less White than neighboring Dash Point (83.9% White).

Browns Point's Black Population

10 residents of Browns Point, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Browns Point is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Browns Point ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Browns Point's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Black residents' share of Browns Point's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.0%.

Browns Point is less Black than neighboring Dash Point (1.8% Black), Tacoma (9.3% Black), Ruston (1.6% Black), Federal Way (17.8% Black), and Fife Heights (7.1% Black).

Browns Point's Asian Population

64 residents of Browns Point, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Browns Point is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Browns Point ranks 140th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Browns Point's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.5%. Asian residents' share of Browns Point's population has increased from 4.0% to 6.5%.

Browns Point is less Asian than neighboring Dash Point (8.8% Asian), Tacoma (9.4% Asian), Ruston (9.4% Asian), Federal Way (15.3% Asian), and Fife Heights (9.5% Asian).

Browns Point's Hispanic Population

62 residents of Browns Point, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Browns Point is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Browns Point ranks 421st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Browns Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Browns Point's population has increased from 5.8% to 6.3%.

Browns Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Dash Point (0.3% Hispanic). Browns Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Tacoma (13.8% Hispanic), Ruston (6.7% Hispanic), Federal Way (20% Hispanic), and Fife Heights (8.4% Hispanic).

Browns Point's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Browns Point, 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 Browns Point is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Browns Point ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Browns Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Browns Point's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Browns Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tacoma (2.3% Native American/Other), Ruston (0.6% Native American/Other), Federal Way (3.7% Native American/Other), and Fife Heights (0.8% Native American/Other).

Browns Point's Multiracial Population

77 residents of Browns Point, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Browns Point is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Browns Point ranks 198th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Browns Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Browns Point's population has increased from 7.1% to 7.9%.

Browns Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Dash Point (5.2% Multiracial). Browns Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Tacoma (9.6% Multiracial), Ruston (12% Multiracial), Federal Way (8.2% Multiracial), and Fife Heights (10.3% 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.