Leavenworth, WA Demographics

A map of Leavenworth's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,243	1,813	87.3%	80.1%
Hispanic	209	288	8.1%	12.7%
Multiracial	84	113	3.3%	5.0%
Asian	27	19	1.1%	0.8%
Black	3	11	0.1%	0.5%
Native American/Other	3	19	0.1%	0.8%

Leavenworth, Washington has an estimated population of 2,569, a large increase from the 2,263 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leavenworth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth, that probability was 33.9% in 2020 and 23.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leavenworth is ranked the 279th 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). Leavenworth was ranked the 298th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leavenworth's White Population

2,243 residents of Leavenworth, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leavenworth is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Leavenworth ranks 287th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leavenworth's White population has grown by an estimated 23.7%. White residents' share of Leavenworth's population has increased from 80.1% to 87.3%.

Leavenworth is more White than neighboring Cashmere (60.9% White), Sunnyslope (83.3% White), Wenatchee (57.9% White), East Wenatchee (54.7% White), and South Wenatchee (17.8% White).

Leavenworth's Black Population

3 residents of Leavenworth, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leavenworth is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Leavenworth ranks 361st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leavenworth's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Black residents' share of Leavenworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Leavenworth is more Black than neighboring South Wenatchee (0% Black). Leavenworth is less Black than neighboring Cashmere (1.2% Black), Sunnyslope (0.2% Black), Wenatchee (0.5% Black), and East Wenatchee (0.7% Black).

Leavenworth's Asian Population

27 residents of Leavenworth, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leavenworth is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Leavenworth ranks 426th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leavenworth's Asian population has grown by an estimated 42.1%. Asian residents' share of Leavenworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Leavenworth is more Asian than neighboring Cashmere (0.3% Asian), Sunnyslope (1% Asian), Wenatchee (0.9% Asian), and South Wenatchee (0% Asian). Leavenworth is less Asian than neighboring East Wenatchee (1.2% Asian).

Leavenworth's Hispanic Population

209 residents of Leavenworth, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leavenworth is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Leavenworth ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leavenworth's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Leavenworth's population has decreased from 12.7% to 8.1%.

Leavenworth is less Hispanic than neighboring Cashmere (34.3% Hispanic), Sunnyslope (9.8% Hispanic), Wenatchee (35.7% Hispanic), East Wenatchee (37.2% Hispanic), and South Wenatchee (78.1% Hispanic).

Leavenworth's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Leavenworth, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Leavenworth is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Leavenworth ranks 552nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leavenworth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Leavenworth's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Leavenworth is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Wenatchee (0% Native American/Other). Leavenworth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cashmere (1.3% Native American/Other), Sunnyslope (1.1% Native American/Other), Wenatchee (1% Native American/Other), and East Wenatchee (1% Native American/Other).

Leavenworth's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Leavenworth, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leavenworth is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Leavenworth ranks 464th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leavenworth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Leavenworth's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.3%.

Leavenworth is more Multiracial than neighboring Cashmere (2% Multiracial). Leavenworth is less Multiracial than neighboring Sunnyslope (4.5% Multiracial), Wenatchee (4% Multiracial), East Wenatchee (5.2% Multiracial), and South Wenatchee (4.2% 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.