Elma, WA Demographics

A map of Elma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,767	2,664	79.4%	77.5%
Hispanic	569	380	16.3%	11.1%
Multiracial	127	195	3.6%	5.7%
Native American/Other	20	109	0.6%	3.2%
Black	0	34	0.0%	1.0%
Asian	0	56	0.0%	1.6%

Elma, Washington has an estimated population of 3,483, a slight increase from the 3,438 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.4% White, 16.3% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elma 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 Elma, that probability was 38.3% in 2020 and 34.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elma is ranked the 237th 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). Elma was ranked the 241st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elma's White Population

2,767 residents of Elma, or 79.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elma is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Elma ranks 339th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elma's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Elma's population has increased from 77.5% to 79.4%.

Elma is more White than neighboring Satsop (76.5% White), Malone (68.3% White), Brady (75.8% White), and McCleary (78.6% White). Elma is less White than neighboring Porter (100% White).

Elma's Black Population

0 residents of Elma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elma is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Elma ranks 217th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elma's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elma's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Elma is less Black than neighboring McCleary (1.2% Black).

Elma's Asian Population

0 residents of Elma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elma is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Elma ranks 286th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elma's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Elma's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Elma is less Asian than neighboring McCleary (1.2% Asian).

Elma's Hispanic Population

569 residents of Elma, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elma is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Elma ranks 206th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elma's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Elma's population has increased from 11.1% to 16.3%.

Elma is more Hispanic than neighboring Satsop (9.7% Hispanic), Malone (3.5% Hispanic), McCleary (8.4% Hispanic), and Porter (0% Hispanic). Elma is less Hispanic than neighboring Brady (24.2% Hispanic).

Elma's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Elma, 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 Elma is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Elma ranks 140th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elma's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elma's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.6%.

Elma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Malone (0% Native American/Other), Brady (0% Native American/Other), and Porter (0% Native American/Other). Elma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Satsop (3.2% Native American/Other), and McCleary (2.9% Native American/Other).

Elma's Multiracial Population

127 residents of Elma, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elma is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elma ranks 398th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elma's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Elma's population has decreased from 5.7% to 3.6%.

Elma is more Multiracial than neighboring Brady (0% Multiracial), and Porter (0% Multiracial). Elma is less Multiracial than neighboring Satsop (10.5% Multiracial), Malone (28.2% Multiracial), and McCleary (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.