Metaline Falls, WA Demographics

A map of Metaline Falls's Population by Race

Metaline Falls, Washington has an estimated population of 361, a dramatic increase from the 272 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.3% White, 14.7% Multiracial, 8.0% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Metaline Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Metaline Falls has become considerably 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 Metaline Falls, that probability was 24.7% in 2020 and 44.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Metaline Falls is ranked the 508th 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). Metaline Falls was ranked the 539th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Metaline Falls's White Population

261 residents of Metaline Falls, or 72.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Metaline Falls is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Metaline Falls ranks 97th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metaline Falls's White population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Metaline Falls's population has decreased from 86.4% to 72.3%.

Metaline Falls is more White than neighboring Cusick (56.4% White). Metaline Falls is less White than neighboring Metaline (83.3% White), Ione (83.9% White), Northport (76.2% White), and Colville (82.9% White).

Metaline Falls's Black Population

0 residents of Metaline Falls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Metaline Falls is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Metaline Falls ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

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

Metaline Falls is less Black than neighboring Colville (0.4% Black).

Metaline Falls's Asian Population

29 residents of Metaline Falls, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Metaline Falls is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Metaline Falls ranks 447th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metaline Falls's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1350.0%. Asian residents' share of Metaline Falls's population has increased from 0.7% to 8.0%.

Metaline Falls is more Asian than neighboring Metaline (0% Asian), Ione (0% Asian), Northport (1.8% Asian), Cusick (0% Asian), and Colville (0% Asian).

Metaline Falls's Hispanic Population

13 residents of Metaline Falls, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Metaline Falls is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Metaline Falls ranks 617th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metaline Falls's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 160.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Metaline Falls's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.6%.

Metaline Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Metaline (2.7% Hispanic), and Ione (0% Hispanic). Metaline Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Northport (16.5% Hispanic), Cusick (27.8% Hispanic), and Colville (8.4% Hispanic).

Metaline Falls's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Metaline Falls, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Metaline Falls is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Metaline Falls ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metaline Falls's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Metaline Falls's population has decreased from 5.1% to 1.4%.

Metaline Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Metaline (0% Native American/Other). Metaline Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ione (2.7% Native American/Other), Northport (1.8% Native American/Other), Cusick (12.8% Native American/Other), and Colville (3% Native American/Other).

Metaline Falls's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Metaline Falls, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Metaline Falls is higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Metaline Falls ranks 374th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metaline Falls's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 231.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Metaline Falls's population has increased from 5.9% to 14.7%.

Metaline Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Metaline (14% Multiracial), Ione (13.4% Multiracial), Northport (3.7% Multiracial), Cusick (3% Multiracial), and Colville (5.3% 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.