Mukilteo, WA Demographics
A map of Mukilteo's Population by Race
Mukilteo, Washington has an estimated population of 21,323, a less than 1% change from the 21,538 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.2% White, 18.6% Asian, 9.8% Hispanic, 9.7% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mukilteo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Mukilteo has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Mukilteo, that probability was 56.0% in 2020 and 59.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Mukilteo is ranked the 68th 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). Mukilteo was ranked the 66th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Mukilteo's White Population
12,623 residents of Mukilteo, or 59.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mukilteo is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Mukilteo ranks 497th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Mukilteo's White population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Mukilteo's population has decreased from 62.5% to 59.2%.
Mukilteo is more White than neighboring Lake Stickney (50.1% White), and North Lynnwood (46.9% White). Mukilteo is less White than neighboring Picnic Point (60% White), Meadowdale (63.2% White), and Clinton (83.4% White).
Mukilteo's Black Population
380 residents of Mukilteo, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mukilteo is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Mukilteo ranks 99th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Mukilteo's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Black residents' share of Mukilteo's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.8%.
Mukilteo is more Black than neighboring Picnic Point (1.3% Black), Meadowdale (1.2% Black), and Clinton (0% Black). Mukilteo is less Black than neighboring Lake Stickney (7.5% Black), and North Lynnwood (9.3% Black).
Mukilteo's Asian Population
3,957 residents of Mukilteo, or 18.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mukilteo is higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Mukilteo ranks 26th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Mukilteo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Asian residents' share of Mukilteo's population has decreased from 19.5% to 18.6%.
Mukilteo is more Asian than neighboring Picnic Point (17.9% Asian), Meadowdale (15.7% Asian), Lake Stickney (18% Asian), and Clinton (0.8% Asian). Mukilteo is less Asian than neighboring North Lynnwood (19.9% Asian).
Mukilteo's Hispanic Population
2,089 residents of Mukilteo, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mukilteo is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Mukilteo ranks 336th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Mukilteo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Mukilteo's population has increased from 7.3% to 9.8%.
Mukilteo is more Hispanic than neighboring Picnic Point (4.8% Hispanic), Meadowdale (7.2% Hispanic), and Clinton (9.2% Hispanic). Mukilteo is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Stickney (10.9% Hispanic), and North Lynnwood (12.1% Hispanic).
Mukilteo's Native American/Other Population
199 residents of Mukilteo, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mukilteo is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Mukilteo ranks 419th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Mukilteo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mukilteo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.
Mukilteo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meadowdale (0% Native American/Other), and Clinton (0% Native American/Other). Mukilteo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Picnic Point (2.6% Native American/Other), Lake Stickney (6.7% Native American/Other), and North Lynnwood (4.7% Native American/Other).
Mukilteo's Multiracial Population
2,075 residents of Mukilteo, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mukilteo is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Mukilteo ranks 234th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Mukilteo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Mukilteo's population has increased from 6.9% to 9.7%.
Mukilteo is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Stickney (6.8% Multiracial), North Lynnwood (7.2% Multiracial), and Clinton (6.6% Multiracial). Mukilteo is less Multiracial than neighboring Picnic Point (13.4% Multiracial), and Meadowdale (12.7% 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.