Carnation, WA Demographics

A map of Carnation's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,714	1,601	72.4%	74.2%
Hispanic	315	225	13.3%	10.4%
Multiracial	122	140	5.2%	6.5%
Black	107	36	4.5%	1.7%
Asian	100	140	4.2%	6.5%
Native American/Other	8	16	0.3%	0.7%

Carnation, Washington has an estimated population of 2,366, an increase from the 2,158 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.4% White, 13.3% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 4.5% Black, 4.2% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Carnation, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Carnation 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 Carnation, that probability was 43.0% in 2020 and 45.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Carnation is ranked the 294th 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). Carnation was ranked the 305th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Carnation's White Population

1,714 residents of Carnation, or 72.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Carnation is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Carnation ranks 385th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carnation's White population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Carnation's population has decreased from 74.2% to 72.4%.

Carnation is more White than neighboring Ames Lake (64.9% White), Duvall (66.2% White), and Union Hill-Novelty Hill (56.5% White). Carnation is less White than neighboring Lake Marcel-Stillwater (84.1% White), and Fall City (80.6% White).

Carnation's Black Population

107 residents of Carnation, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Carnation is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Carnation ranks 139th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carnation's Black population has grown by an estimated 197.2%. Black residents' share of Carnation's population has increased from 1.7% to 4.5%.

Carnation is more Black than neighboring Lake Marcel-Stillwater (0% Black), Ames Lake (0% Black), Fall City (0% Black), Duvall (0.6% Black), and Union Hill-Novelty Hill (2.3% Black).

Carnation's Asian Population

100 residents of Carnation, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Carnation is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Carnation ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carnation's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Asian residents' share of Carnation's population has decreased from 6.5% to 4.2%.

Carnation is more Asian than neighboring Fall City (2.2% Asian). Carnation is less Asian than neighboring Ames Lake (5.8% Asian), Duvall (11.5% Asian), and Union Hill-Novelty Hill (29.1% Asian).

Carnation's Hispanic Population

315 residents of Carnation, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Carnation is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Carnation ranks 220th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carnation's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Carnation's population has increased from 10.4% to 13.3%.

Carnation is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Marcel-Stillwater (9.1% Hispanic), Fall City (4.5% Hispanic), and Union Hill-Novelty Hill (5.3% Hispanic). Carnation is less Hispanic than neighboring Ames Lake (23.9% Hispanic), and Duvall (17.6% Hispanic).

Carnation's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Carnation, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Carnation is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Carnation ranks 561st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carnation's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Carnation's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Carnation is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fall City (0% Native American/Other), and Duvall (0% Native American/Other). Carnation is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Marcel-Stillwater (1% Native American/Other), Ames Lake (0.9% Native American/Other), and Union Hill-Novelty Hill (1.1% Native American/Other).

Carnation's Multiracial Population

122 residents of Carnation, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Carnation is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Carnation ranks 294th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carnation's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Carnation's population has decreased from 6.5% to 5.2%.

Carnation is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Marcel-Stillwater (1.5% Multiracial), Ames Lake (4.6% Multiracial), and Duvall (4.1% Multiracial). Carnation is less Multiracial than neighboring Fall City (12.7% Multiracial), and Union Hill-Novelty Hill (5.7% 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.