Canterwood, WA Demographics

A map of Canterwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,453	2,810	82.6%	78.7%
Multiracial	236	243	7.9%	6.8%
Asian	199	211	6.7%	5.9%
Hispanic	83	219	2.8%	6.1%
Black	0	38	0.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	51	0.0%	1.4%

Canterwood, Washington has an estimated population of 2,971, a large decrease from the 3,572 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.6% White, 7.9% Multiracial, 6.7% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Canterwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Canterwood 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 Canterwood, that probability was 36.9% in 2020 and 30.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Canterwood is ranked the 262nd 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). Canterwood was ranked the 236th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Canterwood's White Population

2,453 residents of Canterwood, or 82.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Canterwood is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Canterwood ranks 319th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canterwood's White population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. White residents' share of Canterwood's population has increased from 78.7% to 82.6%.

Canterwood is more White than neighboring Purdy (79.4% White), Gig Harbor (79.1% White), and Rosedale (82.2% White). Canterwood is less White than neighboring Maplewood (83.5% White), and Burley (83.7% White).

Canterwood's Black Population

0 residents of Canterwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Canterwood is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Canterwood ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canterwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Canterwood's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Canterwood is less Black than neighboring Gig Harbor (0.7% Black), and Rosedale (3.4% Black).

Canterwood's Asian Population

199 residents of Canterwood, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Canterwood is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Canterwood ranks 101st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canterwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Asian residents' share of Canterwood's population has increased from 5.9% to 6.7%.

Canterwood is more Asian than neighboring Purdy (3.5% Asian), Maplewood (2.9% Asian), Gig Harbor (2.5% Asian), Rosedale (3.8% Asian), and Burley (0.6% Asian).

Canterwood's Hispanic Population

83 residents of Canterwood, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Canterwood is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Canterwood ranks 396th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canterwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 62.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Canterwood's population has decreased from 6.1% to 2.8%.

Canterwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Purdy (9.3% Hispanic), Maplewood (6.6% Hispanic), Gig Harbor (5.9% Hispanic), Rosedale (5.3% Hispanic), and Burley (14.5% Hispanic).

Canterwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Canterwood, 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 Canterwood is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Canterwood ranks 416th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canterwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Canterwood's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Canterwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Purdy (0.1% Native American/Other), Maplewood (0.7% Native American/Other), Gig Harbor (3% Native American/Other), and Rosedale (1.5% Native American/Other).

Canterwood's Multiracial Population

236 residents of Canterwood, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Canterwood is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Canterwood ranks 250th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canterwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Canterwood's population has increased from 6.8% to 7.9%.

Canterwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Purdy (7.7% Multiracial), Maplewood (6.4% Multiracial), Rosedale (3.9% Multiracial), and Burley (1.1% Multiracial). Canterwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Gig Harbor (8.8% 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.