Elk Plain, WA Demographics

A map of Elk Plain's Population by Race

Elk Plain, Washington has an estimated population of 14,276, a slight decrease from the 14,534 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.2% White, 13.1% Hispanic, 6.1% Multiracial, 4.1% Black, 4.0% Asian, and 3.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elk Plain, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elk Plain is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Elk Plain, that probability was 49.5% in 2020 and 49.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elk Plain is ranked the 95th 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). Elk Plain was ranked the 92nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elk Plain's White Population

9,881 residents of Elk Plain, or 69.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elk Plain is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Elk Plain ranks 437th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Plain's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Elk Plain's population has remained roughly unchanged at 69.2%.

Elk Plain is more White than neighboring Frederickson (48.5% White), South Creek (52.6% White), Spanaway (48% White), Graham (64.6% White), and Summit View (67% White).

Elk Plain's Black Population

580 residents of Elk Plain, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elk Plain is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Elk Plain ranks 59th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Plain's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. Black residents' share of Elk Plain's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Elk Plain is more Black than neighboring South Creek (2.5% Black). Elk Plain is less Black than neighboring Frederickson (9.3% Black), Spanaway (9.5% Black), and Summit View (6.3% Black).

Elk Plain's Asian Population

564 residents of Elk Plain, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elk Plain is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Elk Plain ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Plain's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. Asian residents' share of Elk Plain's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.0%.

Elk Plain is less Asian than neighboring Frederickson (6.8% Asian), South Creek (18% Asian), Spanaway (6.9% Asian), Graham (4.7% Asian), and Summit View (4.9% Asian).

Elk Plain's Hispanic Population

1,874 residents of Elk Plain, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elk Plain is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Elk Plain ranks 224th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Plain's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Elk Plain's population has increased from 10.3% to 13.1%.

Elk Plain is more Hispanic than neighboring South Creek (5.2% Hispanic), and Summit View (12.6% Hispanic). Elk Plain is less Hispanic than neighboring Frederickson (19.9% Hispanic), and Spanaway (18.4% Hispanic).

Elk Plain's Native American/Other Population

508 residents of Elk Plain, or 3.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elk Plain is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Elk Plain ranks 108th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Plain's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elk Plain's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Elk Plain is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Creek (1.7% Native American/Other). Elk Plain is less Native American/Other than neighboring Frederickson (4% Native American/Other), Spanaway (4.7% Native American/Other), and Graham (3.9% Native American/Other).

Elk Plain's Multiracial Population

869 residents of Elk Plain, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elk Plain is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elk Plain ranks 64th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Plain's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elk Plain's population has decreased from 9.1% to 6.1%.

Elk Plain is more Multiracial than neighboring Summit View (5.6% Multiracial). Elk Plain is less Multiracial than neighboring Frederickson (11.5% Multiracial), South Creek (20% Multiracial), Spanaway (12.6% Multiracial), and Graham (9.6% 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.