Enumclaw, WA Demographics

A map of Enumclaw's Population by Race

Enumclaw, Washington has an estimated population of 12,798, a slight increase from the 12,543 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.6% White, 8.1% Multiracial, 7.0% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Enumclaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Enumclaw 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 Enumclaw, that probability was 33.7% in 2020 and 33.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Enumclaw is ranked the 107th 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). Enumclaw was ranked the 106th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Enumclaw's White Population

10,320 residents of Enumclaw, or 80.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Enumclaw is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Enumclaw ranks 268th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Enumclaw's White population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Enumclaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 80.6%.

Enumclaw is more White than neighboring Black Diamond (67% White), Wilkeson (77.5% White), and South Prairie (77.3% White). Enumclaw is less White than neighboring Buckley (82.5% White), and Prairie Heights (82% White).

Enumclaw's Black Population

61 residents of Enumclaw, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Enumclaw is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Enumclaw ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Enumclaw's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Black residents' share of Enumclaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Enumclaw is more Black than neighboring Black Diamond (0.4% Black), Wilkeson (0.2% Black), South Prairie (0% Black), and Prairie Heights (0% Black). Enumclaw is less Black than neighboring Buckley (8.5% Black).

Enumclaw's Asian Population

245 residents of Enumclaw, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Enumclaw is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Enumclaw ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Enumclaw's Asian population has grown by an estimated 81.5%. Asian residents' share of Enumclaw's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.9%.

Enumclaw is more Asian than neighboring Buckley (0.7% Asian), Wilkeson (0% Asian), and Prairie Heights (0.6% Asian). Enumclaw is less Asian than neighboring Black Diamond (17.6% Asian), and South Prairie (2.6% Asian).

Enumclaw's Hispanic Population

896 residents of Enumclaw, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Enumclaw is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Enumclaw ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Enumclaw's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Enumclaw's population has decreased from 9.4% to 7.0%.

Enumclaw is more Hispanic than neighboring Buckley (5% Hispanic), and Wilkeson (5.6% Hispanic). Enumclaw is less Hispanic than neighboring Black Diamond (7.9% Hispanic), South Prairie (11.7% Hispanic), and Prairie Heights (10.6% Hispanic).

Enumclaw's Native American/Other Population

234 residents of Enumclaw, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Enumclaw is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Enumclaw ranks 344th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Enumclaw's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Enumclaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Enumclaw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buckley (1.2% Native American/Other), Black Diamond (0.6% Native American/Other), Wilkeson (0.7% Native American/Other), South Prairie (1.6% Native American/Other), and Prairie Heights (0.4% Native American/Other).

Enumclaw's Multiracial Population

1,042 residents of Enumclaw, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Enumclaw is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Enumclaw ranks 298th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Enumclaw's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Enumclaw's population has increased from 6.5% to 8.1%.

Enumclaw is more Multiracial than neighboring Buckley (2.1% Multiracial), Black Diamond (6.4% Multiracial), South Prairie (6.8% Multiracial), and Prairie Heights (6.4% Multiracial). Enumclaw is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilkeson (15.9% 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.