Herron Island, WA Demographics

A map of Herron Island's Population by Race

Herron Island, Washington has an estimated population of 119, a large decrease from the 150 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.4% White, 28.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Herron Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Herron Island has become considerably 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 Herron Island, that probability was 25.0% in 2020 and 40.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Herron Island is ranked the 592nd 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). Herron Island was ranked the 589th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Herron Island's White Population

85 residents of Herron Island, or 71.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Herron Island is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Herron Island ranks 111th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herron Island's White population has declined by an estimated 34.1%. White residents' share of Herron Island's population has decreased from 86.0% to 71.4%.

Herron Island is less White than neighboring Home (73.9% White), Grapeview (82.4% White), Longbranch (87% White), Vaughn (90.6% White), and Key Center (84.1% White).

Herron Island's Black Population

0 residents of Herron Island, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Herron Island is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Herron Island ranks 299th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herron Island's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Herron Island's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Herron Island is less Black than neighboring Home (4.7% Black), Longbranch (1.2% Black), and Vaughn (4% Black).

Herron Island's Asian Population

0 residents of Herron Island, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Herron Island is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Herron Island ranks 565th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herron Island's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Herron Island's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Herron Island is less Asian than neighboring Home (0.1% Asian), and Longbranch (0.5% Asian).

Herron Island's Hispanic Population

34 residents of Herron Island, or 28.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Herron Island is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Herron Island ranks 595th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herron Island's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 750.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Herron Island's population has increased from 2.7% to 28.6%.

Herron Island is more Hispanic than neighboring Home (2.3% Hispanic), Grapeview (9.8% Hispanic), Longbranch (4.2% Hispanic), Vaughn (0% Hispanic), and Key Center (4.2% Hispanic).

Herron Island's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Herron Island, 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 Herron Island is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Herron Island ranks 575th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herron Island's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Herron Island's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Herron Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring Home (0.4% Native American/Other), Longbranch (2% Native American/Other), and Vaughn (1.7% Native American/Other).

Herron Island's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Herron Island, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Herron Island is lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Herron Island ranks 25th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herron Island's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Herron Island's population has decreased from 10.0% to 0.0%.

Herron Island is less Multiracial than neighboring Home (18.7% Multiracial), Grapeview (7.7% Multiracial), Longbranch (5.2% Multiracial), Vaughn (3.7% Multiracial), and Key Center (11.8% 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.