Gorst, WA Demographics

A map of Gorst's Population by Race

Gorst, Washington has an estimated population of 550, a decrease from the 605 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.0% White, 35.6% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, 1.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gorst, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gorst has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Gorst, that probability was 45.3% in 2020 and 53.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gorst is ranked the 465th 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). Gorst was ranked the 448th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gorst's White Population

319 residents of Gorst, or 58.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gorst is lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Gorst ranks 407th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gorst's White population has declined by an estimated 27.0%. White residents' share of Gorst's population has decreased from 72.2% to 58.0%.

Gorst is less White than neighboring Bremerton (63% White), Port Orchard (73.5% White), Navy Yard City (67% White), Kitsap Lake (70.4% White), and Rocky Point (66.6% White).

Gorst's Black Population

11 residents of Gorst, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gorst is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Gorst ranks 215th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gorst's Black population has grown by an estimated 83.3%. Black residents' share of Gorst's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.0%.

Gorst is more Black than neighboring Port Orchard (1.3% Black), Navy Yard City (1.5% Black), and Rocky Point (0.9% Black). Gorst is less Black than neighboring Bremerton (3.1% Black), and Kitsap Lake (11.3% Black).

Gorst's Asian Population

8 residents of Gorst, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gorst is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Gorst ranks 209th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gorst's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Asian residents' share of Gorst's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.5%.

Gorst is more Asian than neighboring Navy Yard City (0.6% Asian), and Kitsap Lake (1.2% Asian). Gorst is less Asian than neighboring Bremerton (6.3% Asian), Port Orchard (4.9% Asian), and Rocky Point (3.6% Asian).

Gorst's Hispanic Population

196 residents of Gorst, or 35.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gorst is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Gorst ranks 185th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gorst's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 164.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Gorst's population has increased from 12.2% to 35.6%.

Gorst is more Hispanic than neighboring Bremerton (13.3% Hispanic), Port Orchard (10.6% Hispanic), Navy Yard City (23.8% Hispanic), Kitsap Lake (7.4% Hispanic), and Rocky Point (11.4% Hispanic).

Gorst's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Gorst, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gorst is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Gorst ranks 158th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gorst's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gorst's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Gorst is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bremerton (3.4% Native American/Other), Port Orchard (2.3% Native American/Other), Navy Yard City (1.5% Native American/Other), Kitsap Lake (1.5% Native American/Other), and Rocky Point (2.6% Native American/Other).

Gorst's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Gorst, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gorst is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Gorst ranks 51st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gorst's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Gorst's population has decreased from 9.3% to 2.9%.

Gorst is less Multiracial than neighboring Bremerton (10.9% Multiracial), Port Orchard (7.4% Multiracial), Navy Yard City (5.6% Multiracial), Kitsap Lake (8.4% Multiracial), and Rocky Point (15.1% 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.