Minnehaha, WA Demographics

A map of Minnehaha's Population by Race

Minnehaha, Washington has an estimated population of 11,482, a decrease from the 11,871 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.2% White, 11.9% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 4.5% Asian, 3.7% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Minnehaha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Minnehaha has become 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 Minnehaha, that probability was 47.6% in 2020 and 43.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Minnehaha is ranked the 115th 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). Minnehaha was ranked the 114th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Minnehaha's White Population

8,515 residents of Minnehaha, or 74.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Minnehaha is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Minnehaha ranks 423rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minnehaha's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Minnehaha's population has increased from 70.7% to 74.2%.

Minnehaha is more White than neighboring Vancouver (65.3% White), Hazel Dell (67.8% White), Five Corners (70.6% White), and Salmon Creek (71.9% White). Minnehaha is less White than neighboring Barberton (76.6% White).

Minnehaha's Black Population

425 residents of Minnehaha, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Minnehaha is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Minnehaha ranks 68th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minnehaha's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Black residents' share of Minnehaha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Minnehaha is more Black than neighboring Vancouver (3.1% Black), Hazel Dell (3.3% Black), Five Corners (2% Black), Barberton (0.5% Black), and Salmon Creek (1.5% Black).

Minnehaha's Asian Population

522 residents of Minnehaha, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Minnehaha is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Minnehaha ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minnehaha's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Asian residents' share of Minnehaha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Minnehaha is less Asian than neighboring Vancouver (5.3% Asian), Hazel Dell (4.9% Asian), Five Corners (7% Asian), Barberton (8% Asian), and Salmon Creek (4.6% Asian).

Minnehaha's Hispanic Population

1,369 residents of Minnehaha, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Minnehaha is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Minnehaha ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minnehaha's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Minnehaha's population has decreased from 12.4% to 11.9%.

Minnehaha is more Hispanic than neighboring Barberton (9.1% Hispanic), and Salmon Creek (10% Hispanic). Minnehaha is less Hispanic than neighboring Vancouver (16.8% Hispanic), Hazel Dell (15.8% Hispanic), and Five Corners (12.2% Hispanic).

Minnehaha's Native American/Other Population

77 residents of Minnehaha, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Minnehaha is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Minnehaha ranks 326th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minnehaha's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Minnehaha's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.7%.

Minnehaha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hazel Dell (0.5% Native American/Other). Minnehaha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vancouver (2.5% Native American/Other), Five Corners (2.8% Native American/Other), Barberton (1% Native American/Other), and Salmon Creek (2.1% Native American/Other).

Minnehaha's Multiracial Population

574 residents of Minnehaha, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Minnehaha is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Minnehaha ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minnehaha's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Minnehaha's population has decreased from 6.9% to 5.0%.

Minnehaha is more Multiracial than neighboring Barberton (4.9% Multiracial). Minnehaha is less Multiracial than neighboring Vancouver (7% Multiracial), Hazel Dell (7.6% Multiracial), Five Corners (5.3% Multiracial), and Salmon Creek (10.1% 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.