Cosmopolis, WA Demographics

A map of Cosmopolis's Population by Race

Cosmopolis, Washington has an estimated population of 2,202, a dramatic increase from the 1,638 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.4% White, 9.4% Hispanic, 4.1% Asian, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cosmopolis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cosmopolis has become 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 Cosmopolis, that probability was 31.4% in 2020 and 29.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cosmopolis is ranked the 302nd 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). Cosmopolis was ranked the 344th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cosmopolis's White Population

1,836 residents of Cosmopolis, or 83.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cosmopolis is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Cosmopolis ranks 231st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cosmopolis's White population has grown by an estimated 36.3%. White residents' share of Cosmopolis's population has increased from 82.2% to 83.4%.

Cosmopolis is more White than neighboring Aberdeen (65.5% White), Central Park (81.7% White), and Hoquiam (81.5% White). Cosmopolis is less White than neighboring Aberdeen Gardens (87.7% White), and Montesano (85.8% White).

Cosmopolis's Black Population

0 residents of Cosmopolis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cosmopolis is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Cosmopolis ranks 459th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cosmopolis's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Cosmopolis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cosmopolis is less Black than neighboring Aberdeen (1.3% Black), Hoquiam (0.1% Black), and Montesano (1.1% Black).

Cosmopolis's Asian Population

90 residents of Cosmopolis, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cosmopolis is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Cosmopolis ranks 260th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cosmopolis's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Cosmopolis's population has increased from 1.8% to 4.1%.

Cosmopolis is more Asian than neighboring Aberdeen (1.5% Asian), Central Park (2.8% Asian), Aberdeen Gardens (0% Asian), Hoquiam (1.2% Asian), and Montesano (2.5% Asian).

Cosmopolis's Hispanic Population

208 residents of Cosmopolis, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cosmopolis is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Cosmopolis ranks 313th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cosmopolis's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Cosmopolis's population has increased from 7.8% to 9.4%.

Cosmopolis is more Hispanic than neighboring Central Park (2.9% Hispanic), Aberdeen Gardens (0% Hispanic), Hoquiam (7.7% Hispanic), and Montesano (8% Hispanic). Cosmopolis is less Hispanic than neighboring Aberdeen (22.8% Hispanic).

Cosmopolis's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Cosmopolis, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cosmopolis is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Cosmopolis ranks 120th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cosmopolis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cosmopolis's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.6%.

Cosmopolis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aberdeen Gardens (0% Native American/Other), and Montesano (0.2% Native American/Other). Cosmopolis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aberdeen (3.8% Native American/Other), Central Park (3% Native American/Other), and Hoquiam (4.4% Native American/Other).

Cosmopolis's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Cosmopolis, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cosmopolis is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Cosmopolis ranks 504th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cosmopolis's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Cosmopolis's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.5%.

Cosmopolis is more Multiracial than neighboring Montesano (2.4% Multiracial). Cosmopolis is less Multiracial than neighboring Aberdeen (5.1% Multiracial), Central Park (9.7% Multiracial), Aberdeen Gardens (12.3% Multiracial), and Hoquiam (5.1% 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.