McChord AFB, WA Demographics

A map of McChord AFB's Population by Race

McChord AFB, Washington has an estimated population of 2,999, a decrease from the 3,188 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.4% White, 25.3% Hispanic, 8.7% Black, 5.9% Multiracial, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of McChord AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

McChord AFB has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 McChord AFB, that probability was 63.5% in 2020 and 61.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

McChord AFB is ranked the 261st 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). McChord AFB was ranked the 251st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

McChord AFB's White Population

1,662 residents of McChord AFB, or 55.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in McChord AFB is lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. McChord AFB ranks 531st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McChord AFB's White population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of McChord AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 55.4%.

McChord AFB is more White than neighboring Lakewood (45% White), Parkland (47% White), Spanaway (48% White), Fort Lewis (41.6% White), and Midland (44.3% White).

McChord AFB's Black Population

260 residents of McChord AFB, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in McChord AFB is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. McChord AFB ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McChord AFB's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Black residents' share of McChord AFB's population has decreased from 9.8% to 8.7%.

McChord AFB is less Black than neighboring Lakewood (13.3% Black), Parkland (14.3% Black), Spanaway (9.5% Black), Fort Lewis (16.6% Black), and Midland (15.2% Black).

McChord AFB's Asian Population

69 residents of McChord AFB, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in McChord AFB is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. McChord AFB ranks 159th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McChord AFB's Asian population has declined by an estimated 34.3%. Asian residents' share of McChord AFB's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.3%.

McChord AFB is less Asian than neighboring Lakewood (6.9% Asian), Parkland (7.8% Asian), Spanaway (6.9% Asian), Fort Lewis (3.6% Asian), and Midland (8.6% Asian).

McChord AFB's Hispanic Population

759 residents of McChord AFB, or 25.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in McChord AFB is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. McChord AFB ranks 106th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McChord AFB's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.5%. Hispanic residents' share of McChord AFB's population has increased from 18.4% to 25.3%.

McChord AFB is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakewood (18.8% Hispanic), Parkland (13.4% Hispanic), Spanaway (18.4% Hispanic), and Midland (17.7% Hispanic). McChord AFB is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Lewis (26.5% Hispanic).

McChord AFB's Native American/Other Population

73 residents of McChord AFB, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in McChord AFB is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. McChord AFB ranks 114th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McChord AFB's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of McChord AFB's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.4%.

McChord AFB is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakewood (4.7% Native American/Other), Parkland (6.5% Native American/Other), Spanaway (4.7% Native American/Other), Fort Lewis (4.6% Native American/Other), and Midland (5.1% Native American/Other).

McChord AFB's Multiracial Population

176 residents of McChord AFB, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in McChord AFB is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. McChord AFB ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McChord AFB's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.1%. Multiracial residents' share of McChord AFB's population has decreased from 9.2% to 5.9%.

McChord AFB is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakewood (11.2% Multiracial), Parkland (11% Multiracial), Spanaway (12.6% Multiracial), Fort Lewis (7% Multiracial), and Midland (9.1% 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.