Esperance, WA Demographics

A map of Esperance's Population by Race

Esperance, Washington has an estimated population of 4,189, an increase from the 4,007 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.2% White, 14.6% Asian, 9.1% Hispanic, 3.8% Native American/Other, 2.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Esperance, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Esperance has become considerably 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 Esperance, that probability was 52.6% in 2020 and 47.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Esperance is ranked the 218th 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). Esperance was ranked the 222nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Esperance's White Population

2,941 residents of Esperance, or 70.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Esperance is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Esperance ranks 461st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Esperance's White population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of Esperance's population has increased from 66.6% to 70.2%.

Esperance is more White than neighboring Shoreline (61.6% White), Mountlake Terrace (59.8% White), and Lynnwood (49% White). Esperance is less White than neighboring Edmonds (72.5% White), and Woodway (78.7% White).

Esperance's Black Population

0 residents of Esperance, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Esperance is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Esperance ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Esperance's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Esperance's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.0%.

Esperance is less Black than neighboring Edmonds (2.3% Black), Shoreline (6.6% Black), Mountlake Terrace (4.2% Black), Woodway (1.9% Black), and Lynnwood (10% Black).

Esperance's Asian Population

611 residents of Esperance, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Esperance is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Esperance ranks 46th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Esperance's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.4%. Asian residents' share of Esperance's population has increased from 13.3% to 14.6%.

Esperance is more Asian than neighboring Edmonds (10% Asian), Shoreline (14.4% Asian), Mountlake Terrace (11.5% Asian), and Woodway (8.5% Asian). Esperance is less Asian than neighboring Lynnwood (19.2% Asian).

Esperance's Hispanic Population

383 residents of Esperance, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Esperance is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Esperance ranks 328th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Esperance's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Esperance's population has increased from 7.5% to 9.1%.

Esperance is more Hispanic than neighboring Edmonds (6.1% Hispanic), Shoreline (8.7% Hispanic), and Woodway (1.9% Hispanic). Esperance is less Hispanic than neighboring Mountlake Terrace (15.3% Hispanic), and Lynnwood (15.6% Hispanic).

Esperance's Native American/Other Population

161 residents of Esperance, or 3.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Esperance is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Esperance ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Esperance's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 151.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Esperance's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.8%.

Esperance is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edmonds (1.9% Native American/Other), Shoreline (1% Native American/Other), Mountlake Terrace (1.1% Native American/Other), Woodway (0% Native American/Other), and Lynnwood (0.4% Native American/Other).

Esperance's Multiracial Population

93 residents of Esperance, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Esperance is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Esperance ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Esperance's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 69.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Esperance's population has decreased from 7.7% to 2.2%.

Esperance is less Multiracial than neighboring Edmonds (7.3% Multiracial), Shoreline (7.7% Multiracial), Mountlake Terrace (8.1% Multiracial), Woodway (9% Multiracial), and Lynnwood (5.8% 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.