Ephrata, WA Demographics

A map of Ephrata's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,238	5,610	61.2%	66.2%
Hispanic	2,889	2,230	33.8%	26.3%
Multiracial	362	396	4.2%	4.7%
Black	40	58	0.5%	0.7%
Native American/Other	22	108	0.3%	1.3%
Asian	9	75	0.1%	0.9%

Ephrata, Washington has an estimated population of 8,560, a less than 1% change from the 8,477 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.2% White, 33.8% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ephrata, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ephrata 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 Ephrata, that probability was 49.0% in 2020 and 51.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ephrata is ranked the 146th 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). Ephrata was ranked the 145th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ephrata's White Population

5,238 residents of Ephrata, or 61.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ephrata is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Ephrata ranks 466th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephrata's White population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Ephrata's population has decreased from 66.2% to 61.2%.

Ephrata is more White than neighboring Lakeview (55.7% White), Soap Lake (51.9% White), Moses Lake North (52.6% White), Cascade Valley (36.9% White), and Moses Lake (54.7% White).

Ephrata's Black Population

40 residents of Ephrata, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ephrata is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Ephrata ranks 287th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephrata's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.0%. Black residents' share of Ephrata's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Ephrata is more Black than neighboring Lakeview (0% Black), Soap Lake (0% Black), and Cascade Valley (0.1% Black). Ephrata is less Black than neighboring Moses Lake North (1.9% Black), and Moses Lake (2.7% Black).

Ephrata's Asian Population

9 residents of Ephrata, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ephrata is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Ephrata ranks 414th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephrata's Asian population has declined by an estimated 88.0%. Asian residents' share of Ephrata's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Ephrata is more Asian than neighboring Lakeview (0% Asian), Soap Lake (0% Asian), and Cascade Valley (0% Asian). Ephrata is less Asian than neighboring Moses Lake North (1.8% Asian), and Moses Lake (1% Asian).

Ephrata's Hispanic Population

2,889 residents of Ephrata, or 33.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ephrata is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ephrata ranks 65th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephrata's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ephrata's population has increased from 26.3% to 33.8%.

Ephrata is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakeview (42.1% Hispanic), Soap Lake (33.9% Hispanic), Moses Lake North (37.9% Hispanic), Cascade Valley (62.1% Hispanic), and Moses Lake (34.9% Hispanic).

Ephrata's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Ephrata, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ephrata is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ephrata ranks 460th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephrata's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ephrata's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

Ephrata is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeview (1.8% Native American/Other), Soap Lake (6.3% Native American/Other), Moses Lake North (0.6% Native American/Other), and Moses Lake (0.8% Native American/Other).

Ephrata's Multiracial Population

362 residents of Ephrata, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ephrata is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ephrata ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephrata's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Ephrata's population has decreased from 4.7% to 4.2%.

Ephrata is more Multiracial than neighboring Lakeview (0.4% Multiracial), and Cascade Valley (0.6% Multiracial). Ephrata is less Multiracial than neighboring Soap Lake (8% Multiracial), Moses Lake North (5.3% Multiracial), and Moses Lake (5.9% 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.