Montesano, WA Demographics

A map of Montesano's Population by Race

Montesano, Washington has an estimated population of 4,183, a slight increase from the 4,138 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% White, 8.0% Hispanic, 2.5% Asian, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montesano, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montesano 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 Montesano, that probability was 28.9% in 2020 and 25.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montesano is ranked the 219th 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). Montesano was ranked the 214th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montesano's White Population

3,591 residents of Montesano, or 85.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montesano is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Montesano ranks 187th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montesano's White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Montesano's population has increased from 83.9% to 85.8%.

Montesano is more White than neighboring Brady (75.8% White), Satsop (76.5% White), Central Park (81.7% White), Elma (79.4% White), and Cosmopolis (83.4% White).

Montesano's Black Population

44 residents of Montesano, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montesano is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Montesano ranks 295th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montesano's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Black residents' share of Montesano's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Montesano is more Black than neighboring Brady (0% Black), Satsop (0% Black), Central Park (0% Black), Elma (0% Black), and Cosmopolis (0% Black).

Montesano's Asian Population

104 residents of Montesano, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montesano is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Montesano ranks 271st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montesano's Asian population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Asian residents' share of Montesano's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.5%.

Montesano is more Asian than neighboring Brady (0% Asian), Satsop (0% Asian), and Elma (0% Asian). Montesano is less Asian than neighboring Central Park (2.8% Asian), and Cosmopolis (4.1% Asian).

Montesano's Hispanic Population

336 residents of Montesano, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montesano is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Montesano ranks 474th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montesano's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 57.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Montesano's population has increased from 5.2% to 8.0%.

Montesano is more Hispanic than neighboring Central Park (2.9% Hispanic). Montesano is less Hispanic than neighboring Brady (24.2% Hispanic), Satsop (9.7% Hispanic), Elma (16.3% Hispanic), and Cosmopolis (9.4% Hispanic).

Montesano's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Montesano, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montesano is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Montesano ranks 287th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montesano's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montesano's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.2%.

Montesano is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brady (0% Native American/Other). Montesano is less Native American/Other than neighboring Satsop (3.2% Native American/Other), Central Park (3% Native American/Other), Elma (0.6% Native American/Other), and Cosmopolis (0.6% Native American/Other).

Montesano's Multiracial Population

101 residents of Montesano, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montesano is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Montesano ranks 290th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montesano's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Montesano's population has decreased from 6.5% to 2.4%.

Montesano is more Multiracial than neighboring Brady (0% Multiracial). Montesano is less Multiracial than neighboring Satsop (10.5% Multiracial), Central Park (9.7% Multiracial), Elma (3.6% Multiracial), and Cosmopolis (2.5% 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.