Gleed, WA Demographics
A map of Gleed's Population by Race
Gleed, Washington has an estimated population of 2,844, a slight decrease from the 2,873 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.5% White, 12.4% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gleed, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Gleed 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 Gleed, that probability was 36.0% in 2020 and 33.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Gleed is ranked the 268th 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). Gleed was ranked the 267th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Gleed's White Population
2,289 residents of Gleed, or 80.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gleed is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Gleed ranks 322nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gleed's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Gleed's population has increased from 78.5% to 80.5%.
Gleed is more White than neighboring Selah (61.5% White), Summitview (76.2% White), Yakima (42.7% White), and Ahtanum (52.4% White). Gleed is less White than neighboring Eschbach (94.5% White).
Gleed's Black Population
5 residents of Gleed, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gleed is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Gleed ranks 487th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gleed's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Gleed's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.
Gleed is more Black than neighboring Eschbach (0% Black), and Summitview (0% Black). Gleed is less Black than neighboring Selah (0.3% Black), Yakima (1% Black), and Ahtanum (2.9% Black).
Gleed's Asian Population
24 residents of Gleed, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gleed is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Gleed ranks 449th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gleed's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Asian residents' share of Gleed's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Gleed is more Asian than neighboring Eschbach (0% Asian), and Ahtanum (0.7% Asian). Gleed is less Asian than neighboring Selah (2.4% Asian), and Yakima (1.3% Asian).
Gleed's Hispanic Population
353 residents of Gleed, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gleed is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Gleed ranks 145th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gleed's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Gleed's population has decreased from 14.7% to 12.4%.
Gleed is more Hispanic than neighboring Eschbach (0% Hispanic). Gleed is less Hispanic than neighboring Selah (28.5% Hispanic), Summitview (17.4% Hispanic), Yakima (49.4% Hispanic), and Ahtanum (34.2% Hispanic).
Gleed's Native American/Other Population
16 residents of Gleed, 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 Gleed is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Gleed ranks 417th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gleed's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gleed's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.6%.
Gleed is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eschbach (0% Native American/Other). Gleed is less Native American/Other than neighboring Selah (1.2% Native American/Other), Summitview (0.9% Native American/Other), Yakima (1.7% Native American/Other), and Ahtanum (5.8% Native American/Other).
Gleed's Multiracial Population
157 residents of Gleed, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gleed is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Gleed ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gleed's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Gleed's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.5%.
Gleed is more Multiracial than neighboring Summitview (4.7% Multiracial), Yakima (4% Multiracial), and Ahtanum (4% Multiracial). Gleed is less Multiracial than neighboring Selah (6.1% 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.