Kirkland, WA Demographics

A map of Kirkland's Population by Race

Kirkland, Washington has an estimated population of 92,621, a less than 1% change from the 92,175 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.3% White, 19.3% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic, 7.3% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kirkland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kirkland has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kirkland, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 56.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kirkland is ranked the 13th 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). Kirkland was ranked the 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kirkland's White Population

57,710 residents of Kirkland, or 62.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kirkland is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Kirkland ranks 484th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirkland's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Kirkland's population has decreased from 63.8% to 62.3%.

Kirkland is more White than neighboring Yarrow Point (54.9% White), and Clyde Hill (52.9% White). Kirkland is less White than neighboring Hunts Point (69.9% White), Kenmore (62.7% White), and Bothell (64.4% White).

Kirkland's Black Population

1,651 residents of Kirkland, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kirkland is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Kirkland ranks 120th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirkland's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. Black residents' share of Kirkland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Kirkland is more Black than neighboring Yarrow Point (0% Black), Hunts Point (0% Black), Clyde Hill (0% Black), and Bothell (0.8% Black). Kirkland is less Black than neighboring Kenmore (2.8% Black).

Kirkland's Asian Population

17,873 residents of Kirkland, or 19.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kirkland is higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Kirkland ranks 30th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirkland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Asian residents' share of Kirkland's population has increased from 17.8% to 19.3%.

Kirkland is more Asian than neighboring Kenmore (16.2% Asian), and Bothell (19.1% Asian). Kirkland is less Asian than neighboring Yarrow Point (31.6% Asian), Hunts Point (23.5% Asian), and Clyde Hill (34.2% Asian).

Kirkland's Hispanic Population

7,183 residents of Kirkland, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kirkland is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kirkland ranks 305th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirkland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Kirkland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.8%.

Kirkland is more Hispanic than neighboring Yarrow Point (0.9% Hispanic), Hunts Point (3.1% Hispanic), and Clyde Hill (4.1% Hispanic). Kirkland is less Hispanic than neighboring Kenmore (9.8% Hispanic), and Bothell (8.4% Hispanic).

Kirkland's Native American/Other Population

1,458 residents of Kirkland, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kirkland is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Kirkland ranks 407th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirkland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kirkland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Kirkland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Yarrow Point (0.8% Native American/Other), Hunts Point (0% Native American/Other), Clyde Hill (0% Native American/Other), Kenmore (0.9% Native American/Other), and Bothell (0.9% Native American/Other).

Kirkland's Multiracial Population

6,746 residents of Kirkland, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kirkland is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kirkland ranks 210th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirkland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Kirkland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.3%.

Kirkland is more Multiracial than neighboring Hunts Point (3.5% Multiracial), and Bothell (6.4% Multiracial). Kirkland is less Multiracial than neighboring Yarrow Point (11.7% Multiracial), Clyde Hill (8.8% Multiracial), and Kenmore (7.6% 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.