Latah, WA Demographics

A map of Latah's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	198	158	84.3%	85.4%
Hispanic	14	12	6.0%	6.5%
Native American/Other	12	5	5.1%	2.7%
Multiracial	8	10	3.4%	5.4%
Black	3	0	1.3%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Latah, Washington has an estimated population of 235, a large increase from the 185 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 6.0% Hispanic, 5.1% Native American/Other, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Latah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Latah 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 Latah, that probability was 26.3% in 2020 and 28.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Latah is ranked the 541st 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). Latah was ranked the 571st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Latah's White Population

198 residents of Latah, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Latah is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Latah ranks 129th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latah's White population has grown by an estimated 25.3%. White residents' share of Latah's population has decreased from 85.4% to 84.3%.

Latah is more White than neighboring Tekoa (83.5% White), Fairfield (80.7% White), Rockford (81.7% White), and Oakesdale (80.8% White). Latah is less White than neighboring Waverly (92.2% White).

Latah's Black Population

3 residents of Latah, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Latah is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Latah ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latah's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Black residents' share of Latah's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.3%.

Latah is more Black than neighboring Waverly (0% Black), Tekoa (0% Black), Rockford (0% Black), and Oakesdale (0% Black). Latah is less Black than neighboring Fairfield (2.1% Black).

Latah's Asian Population

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

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

Latah's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Latah, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Latah is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Latah ranks 375th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latah's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Latah's population has decreased from 6.5% to 6.0%.

Latah is more Hispanic than neighboring Waverly (0.6% Hispanic), Fairfield (3.2% Hispanic), Rockford (4.9% Hispanic), and Oakesdale (5.8% Hispanic). Latah is less Hispanic than neighboring Tekoa (11% Hispanic).

Latah's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Latah, or 5.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Latah is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Latah ranks 177th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latah's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Latah's population has increased from 2.7% to 5.1%.

Latah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waverly (0.6% Native American/Other), Tekoa (2.2% Native American/Other), Rockford (1.8% Native American/Other), and Oakesdale (1.5% Native American/Other). Latah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairfield (6.1% Native American/Other).

Latah's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Latah, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Latah is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Latah ranks 425th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latah's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Latah's population has decreased from 5.4% to 3.4%.

Latah is more Multiracial than neighboring Tekoa (3.3% Multiracial). Latah is less Multiracial than neighboring Waverly (6.6% Multiracial), Fairfield (7.9% Multiracial), Rockford (11.6% Multiracial), and Oakesdale (11.9% 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.