Index, WA Demographics

A map of Index's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	173	131	100.0%	84.5%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Hispanic	0	7	0.0%	4.5%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	1.9%
Multiracial	0	12	0.0%	7.7%

Index, Washington has an estimated population of 173, a large increase from the 155 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Index, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Index has become considerably 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 Index, that probability was 27.7% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Index is ranked the 566th 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). Index was ranked the 586th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Index's White Population

173 residents of Index, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Index is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Index ranks 157th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Index's White population has grown by an estimated 32.1%. White residents' share of Index's population has increased from 84.5% to 100.0%.

Index is more White than neighboring Baring (79.7% White), May Creek (89.8% White), Gold Bar (65.4% White), Startup (45.6% White), and Skykomish (80.4% White).

Index's Black Population

0 residents of Index, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Index is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Index ranks 305th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Index's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Index's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Index is less Black than neighboring Gold Bar (3.2% Black), and Skykomish (3.3% Black).

Index's Asian Population

0 residents of Index, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Index is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Index ranks 468th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Index's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Index's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Index is less Asian than neighboring Baring (6.2% Asian), May Creek (1.6% Asian), Gold Bar (1% Asian), and Skykomish (1.1% Asian).

Index's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Index, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Index is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Index ranks 515th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Index's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Index's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.0%.

Index is less Hispanic than neighboring Baring (7.3% Hispanic), May Creek (2.3% Hispanic), Gold Bar (18.9% Hispanic), Startup (54.4% Hispanic), and Skykomish (3.3% Hispanic).

Index's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Index, 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 Index is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Index ranks 304th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Index's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Index's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Index is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baring (2.8% Native American/Other), and May Creek (6.3% Native American/Other).

Index's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Index, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Index is lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Index ranks 124th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Index's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Index's population has decreased from 7.7% to 0.0%.

Index is less Multiracial than neighboring Baring (4% Multiracial), Gold Bar (11.6% Multiracial), and Skykomish (12% 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.