Napavine, WA Demographics

A map of Napavine's Population by Race

Napavine, Washington has an estimated population of 2,158, a large increase from the 1,888 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.7% White, 13.0% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Napavine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Napavine has become 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 Napavine, that probability was 32.8% in 2020 and 36.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Napavine is ranked the 306th 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). Napavine was ranked the 321st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Napavine's White Population

1,699 residents of Napavine, or 78.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Napavine is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Napavine ranks 259th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napavine's White population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of Napavine's population has decreased from 81.1% to 78.7%.

Napavine is more White than neighboring Winlock (71% White), Chehalis (76.6% White), and Centralia (72.4% White). Napavine is less White than neighboring Toledo (86.3% White), and Vader (85.8% White).

Napavine's Black Population

7 residents of Napavine, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Napavine is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Napavine ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napavine's Black population has declined by an estimated 56.3%. Black residents' share of Napavine's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Napavine is more Black than neighboring Toledo (0% Black), and Vader (0% Black). Napavine is less Black than neighboring Winlock (1.6% Black), Chehalis (1% Black), and Centralia (1.1% Black).

Napavine's Asian Population

59 residents of Napavine, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Napavine is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Napavine ranks 365th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napavine's Asian population has grown by an estimated 181.0%. Asian residents' share of Napavine's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.7%.

Napavine is more Asian than neighboring Winlock (0.7% Asian), Chehalis (0.5% Asian), Toledo (0% Asian), Centralia (1.6% Asian), and Vader (0.3% Asian).

Napavine's Hispanic Population

280 residents of Napavine, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Napavine is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Napavine ranks 219th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napavine's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Napavine's population has increased from 10.5% to 13.0%.

Napavine is more Hispanic than neighboring Toledo (5.9% Hispanic), and Vader (5.4% Hispanic). Napavine is less Hispanic than neighboring Winlock (19.3% Hispanic), Chehalis (14.6% Hispanic), and Centralia (19.7% Hispanic).

Napavine's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Napavine, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Napavine is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Napavine ranks 462nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napavine's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Napavine's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.4%.

Napavine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Toledo (0% Native American/Other), and Vader (0.3% Native American/Other). Napavine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winlock (2.3% Native American/Other), Chehalis (1.4% Native American/Other), and Centralia (1.7% Native American/Other).

Napavine's Multiracial Population

104 residents of Napavine, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Napavine is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Napavine ranks 450th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napavine's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Napavine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Napavine is more Multiracial than neighboring Centralia (3.6% Multiracial). Napavine is less Multiracial than neighboring Winlock (5% Multiracial), Chehalis (5.9% Multiracial), Toledo (7.7% Multiracial), and Vader (8.3% 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.