Edmonds, WA Demographics

A map of Edmonds's Population by Race

Edmonds, Washington has an estimated population of 42,735, a less than 1% change from the 42,853 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.5% White, 10.0% Asian, 7.3% Multiracial, 6.1% Hispanic, 2.3% Black, and 1.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Edmonds, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Edmonds 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 Edmonds, that probability was 44.4% in 2020 and 45.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Edmonds is ranked the 30th 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). Edmonds was ranked the 30th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Edmonds's White Population

30,991 residents of Edmonds, or 72.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Edmonds is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Edmonds ranks 397th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edmonds's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Edmonds's population has decreased from 73.4% to 72.5%.

Edmonds is more White than neighboring Esperance (70.2% White), Mountlake Terrace (59.8% White), Lynnwood (49% White), and Shoreline (61.6% White). Edmonds is less White than neighboring Woodway (78.7% White).

Edmonds's Black Population

962 residents of Edmonds, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Edmonds is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Edmonds ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edmonds's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.9%. Black residents' share of Edmonds's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.3%.

Edmonds is more Black than neighboring Esperance (0% Black), and Woodway (1.9% Black). Edmonds is less Black than neighboring Mountlake Terrace (4.2% Black), Lynnwood (10% Black), and Shoreline (6.6% Black).

Edmonds's Asian Population

4,276 residents of Edmonds, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Edmonds is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Edmonds ranks 77th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edmonds's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.9%. Asian residents' share of Edmonds's population has increased from 7.9% to 10.0%.

Edmonds is more Asian than neighboring Woodway (8.5% Asian). Edmonds is less Asian than neighboring Esperance (14.6% Asian), Mountlake Terrace (11.5% Asian), Lynnwood (19.2% Asian), and Shoreline (14.4% Asian).

Edmonds's Hispanic Population

2,605 residents of Edmonds, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Edmonds is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Edmonds ranks 321st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edmonds's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Edmonds's population has decreased from 7.6% to 6.1%.

Edmonds is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodway (1.9% Hispanic). Edmonds is less Hispanic than neighboring Esperance (9.1% Hispanic), Mountlake Terrace (15.3% Hispanic), Lynnwood (15.6% Hispanic), and Shoreline (8.7% Hispanic).

Edmonds's Native American/Other Population

802 residents of Edmonds, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Edmonds is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Edmonds ranks 456th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edmonds's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 45.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Edmonds's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.9%.

Edmonds is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodway (0% Native American/Other), Mountlake Terrace (1.1% Native American/Other), Lynnwood (0.4% Native American/Other), and Shoreline (1% Native American/Other). Edmonds is less Native American/Other than neighboring Esperance (3.8% Native American/Other).

Edmonds's Multiracial Population

3,099 residents of Edmonds, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Edmonds is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Edmonds ranks 248th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edmonds's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Edmonds's population has increased from 6.8% to 7.3%.

Edmonds is more Multiracial than neighboring Esperance (2.2% Multiracial), and Lynnwood (5.8% Multiracial). Edmonds is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodway (9% Multiracial), Mountlake Terrace (8.1% Multiracial), and Shoreline (7.7% 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.