Elmer City, WA Demographics

A map of Elmer City's Population by Race

Elmer City, Washington has an estimated population of 332, a dramatic increase from the 239 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.5% Native American/Other, 38.6% White, 8.1% Multiracial, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elmer City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elmer City has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Elmer City, that probability was 58.1% in 2020 and 60.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elmer City is ranked the 519th 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). Elmer City was ranked the 546th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elmer City's White Population

128 residents of Elmer City, or 38.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elmer City is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Elmer City ranks 584th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer City's White population has grown by an estimated 39.1%. White residents' share of Elmer City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 38.6%.

Elmer City is more White than neighboring Nespelem (4% White), and Nespelem Community (3.4% White). Elmer City is less White than neighboring Coulee Dam (47.2% White), Grand Coulee (69.3% White), and Electric City (84.3% White).

Elmer City's Black Population

0 residents of Elmer City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elmer City is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Elmer City ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer City's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Elmer City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elmer City is less Black than neighboring Coulee Dam (0.6% Black), Grand Coulee (0.8% Black), and Nespelem (2% Black).

Elmer City's Asian Population

0 residents of Elmer City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elmer City is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Elmer City ranks 565th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer City's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Elmer City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elmer City is less Asian than neighboring Coulee Dam (1.4% Asian), and Grand Coulee (0.3% Asian).

Elmer City's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Elmer City, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elmer City is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Elmer City ranks 570th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elmer City's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.8%.

Elmer City is more Hispanic than neighboring Coulee Dam (4.3% Hispanic), Electric City (3.2% Hispanic), and Nespelem Community (1.1% Hispanic). Elmer City is less Hispanic than neighboring Grand Coulee (14.9% Hispanic), and Nespelem (5.3% Hispanic).

Elmer City's Native American/Other Population

161 residents of Elmer City, or 48.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elmer City is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Elmer City ranks 16th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 30.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elmer City's population has decreased from 51.5% to 48.5%.

Elmer City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coulee Dam (34.7% Native American/Other), Grand Coulee (5.5% Native American/Other), and Electric City (6.1% Native American/Other). Elmer City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nespelem (86.8% Native American/Other), and Nespelem Community (92.7% Native American/Other).

Elmer City's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Elmer City, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elmer City is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elmer City ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 68.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Elmer City's population has increased from 6.7% to 8.1%.

Elmer City is more Multiracial than neighboring Electric City (6.5% Multiracial), Nespelem (2% Multiracial), and Nespelem Community (2.8% Multiracial). Elmer City is less Multiracial than neighboring Coulee Dam (11.8% Multiracial), and Grand Coulee (9.2% 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.