Metaline, WA Demographics

A map of Metaline's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	125	156	83.3%	96.3%
Multiracial	21	4	14.0%	2.5%
Hispanic	4	2	2.7%	1.2%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Metaline, Washington has an estimated population of 150, a decrease from the 162 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.3% White, 14.0% Multiracial, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Metaline, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Metaline 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, that probability was 7.2% in 2020 and 28.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Metaline is ranked the 577th 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 was ranked the 579th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Metaline's White Population

125 residents of Metaline, or 83.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Metaline is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Metaline ranks 2nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metaline's White population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. White residents' share of Metaline's population has decreased from 96.3% to 83.3%.

Metaline is more White than neighboring Metaline Falls (72.3% White), Northport (76.2% White), Cusick (56.4% White), and Colville (82.9% White). Metaline is less White than neighboring Ione (83.9% White).

Metaline's Black Population

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

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

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

Metaline's Asian Population

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

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

Metaline is less Asian than neighboring Metaline Falls (8% Asian), and Northport (1.8% Asian).

Metaline's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Metaline, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Metaline is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Metaline ranks 627th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metaline's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Metaline's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.7%.

Metaline is more Hispanic than neighboring Ione (0% Hispanic). Metaline is less Hispanic than neighboring Metaline Falls (3.6% Hispanic), Northport (16.5% Hispanic), Cusick (27.8% Hispanic), and Colville (8.4% Hispanic).

Metaline's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Metaline, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Metaline is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Metaline ranks 612th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

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

Metaline is less Native American/Other than neighboring Metaline Falls (1.4% Native American/Other), 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's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Metaline, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Metaline is higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Metaline ranks 594th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metaline's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 425.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Metaline's population has increased from 2.5% to 14.0%.

Metaline is more Multiracial than neighboring Ione (13.4% Multiracial), Northport (3.7% Multiracial), Cusick (3% Multiracial), and Colville (5.3% Multiracial). Metaline is less Multiracial than neighboring Metaline Falls (14.7% 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.