Ilwaco, WA Demographics

A map of Ilwaco's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,084	885	79.4%	81.4%
Hispanic	178	85	13.0%	7.8%
Multiracial	77	74	5.6%	6.8%
Native American/Other	19	28	1.4%	2.6%
Asian	7	10	0.5%	0.9%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.5%

Ilwaco, Washington has an estimated population of 1,365, a large increase from the 1,087 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.4% White, 13.0% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ilwaco, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ilwaco has become 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 Ilwaco, that probability was 32.6% in 2020 and 34.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ilwaco is ranked the 361st 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). Ilwaco was ranked the 386th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ilwaco's White Population

1,084 residents of Ilwaco, or 79.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ilwaco is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Ilwaco ranks 251st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ilwaco's White population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. White residents' share of Ilwaco's population has decreased from 81.4% to 79.4%.

Ilwaco is more White than neighboring Warrenton (76.5% White). Ilwaco is less White than neighboring Long Beach (80.5% White), Chinook (95.4% White), Ocean Park (83% White), and Jeffers Gardens (95.7% White).

Ilwaco's Black Population

0 residents of Ilwaco, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ilwaco is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Ilwaco ranks 381st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ilwaco's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ilwaco's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Ilwaco is less Black than neighboring Warrenton (1.5% Black).

Ilwaco's Asian Population

7 residents of Ilwaco, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ilwaco is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Ilwaco ranks 406th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ilwaco's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.0%. Asian residents' share of Ilwaco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Ilwaco is more Asian than neighboring Chinook (0% Asian), and Warrenton (0.3% Asian). Ilwaco is less Asian than neighboring Long Beach (1.3% Asian), Ocean Park (4.1% Asian), and Jeffers Gardens (4.3% Asian).

Ilwaco's Hispanic Population

178 residents of Ilwaco, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ilwaco is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ilwaco ranks 311th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ilwaco's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 109.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Ilwaco's population has increased from 7.8% to 13.0%.

Ilwaco is more Hispanic than neighboring Long Beach (11.9% Hispanic), Chinook (0% Hispanic), Warrenton (9.8% Hispanic), Ocean Park (10.1% Hispanic), and Jeffers Gardens (0% Hispanic).

Ilwaco's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Ilwaco, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ilwaco is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ilwaco ranks 195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ilwaco's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ilwaco's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.4%.

Ilwaco is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chinook (0% Native American/Other), Warrenton (0.2% Native American/Other), Ocean Park (0.7% Native American/Other), and Jeffers Gardens (0% Native American/Other). Ilwaco is less Native American/Other than neighboring Long Beach (1.5% Native American/Other).

Ilwaco's Multiracial Population

77 residents of Ilwaco, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ilwaco is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ilwaco ranks 249th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ilwaco's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Ilwaco's population has decreased from 6.8% to 5.6%.

Ilwaco is more Multiracial than neighboring Long Beach (4.8% Multiracial), Chinook (4.6% Multiracial), Ocean Park (2.1% Multiracial), and Jeffers Gardens (0% Multiracial). Ilwaco is less Multiracial than neighboring Warrenton (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.