Hobart, WA Demographics

A map of Hobart's Population by Race

Hobart, Washington has an estimated population of 6,552, a decrease from the 6,767 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.7% White, 13.9% Hispanic, 7.6% Multiracial, 4.9% Asian, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hobart, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hobart 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 Hobart, that probability was 32.6% in 2020 and 45.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hobart is ranked the 170th 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). Hobart was ranked the 165th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hobart's White Population

4,696 residents of Hobart, or 71.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hobart is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Hobart ranks 250th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hobart's White population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. White residents' share of Hobart's population has decreased from 81.5% to 71.7%.

Hobart is more White than neighboring Maple Valley (67.7% White), and Black Diamond (67% White). Hobart is less White than neighboring Mirrormont (79.8% White), Ravensdale (80.3% White), and Shadow Lake (77% White).

Hobart's Black Population

47 residents of Hobart, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hobart is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Hobart ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hobart's Black population has declined by an estimated 35.6%. Black residents' share of Hobart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Hobart is more Black than neighboring Ravensdale (0% Black), Shadow Lake (0% Black), and Black Diamond (0.4% Black). Hobart is less Black than neighboring Mirrormont (1.1% Black), and Maple Valley (1.6% Black).

Hobart's Asian Population

322 residents of Hobart, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hobart is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Hobart ranks 166th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hobart's Asian population has grown by an estimated 49.1%. Asian residents' share of Hobart's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.9%.

Hobart is less Asian than neighboring Mirrormont (5.9% Asian), Ravensdale (5.1% Asian), Maple Valley (15.4% Asian), Shadow Lake (5.3% Asian), and Black Diamond (17.6% Asian).

Hobart's Hispanic Population

909 residents of Hobart, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hobart is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Hobart ranks 434th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hobart's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 137.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Hobart's population has increased from 5.7% to 13.9%.

Hobart is more Hispanic than neighboring Mirrormont (6.2% Hispanic), Ravensdale (3.5% Hispanic), Maple Valley (5% Hispanic), Shadow Lake (4.5% Hispanic), and Black Diamond (7.9% Hispanic).

Hobart's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Hobart, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hobart is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Hobart ranks 534th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hobart's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 21.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hobart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Hobart is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mirrormont (0% Native American/Other), Ravensdale (0% Native American/Other), Shadow Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Black Diamond (0.6% Native American/Other). Hobart is less Native American/Other than neighboring Maple Valley (1.3% Native American/Other).

Hobart's Multiracial Population

500 residents of Hobart, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hobart is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Hobart ranks 134th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hobart's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Hobart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.6%.

Hobart is more Multiracial than neighboring Mirrormont (6.9% Multiracial), and Black Diamond (6.4% Multiracial). Hobart is less Multiracial than neighboring Ravensdale (11.1% Multiracial), Maple Valley (9% Multiracial), and Shadow Lake (13.3% 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.