Nespelem, WA Demographics

A map of Nespelem's Population by Race

Nespelem, Washington has an estimated population of 151, a large decrease from the 180 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.8% Native American/Other, 5.3% Hispanic, 4.0% White, 2.0% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nespelem, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nespelem 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 Nespelem, that probability was 16.7% in 2020 and 24.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nespelem is ranked the 575th 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). Nespelem was ranked the 572nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nespelem's White Population

6 residents of Nespelem, or 4.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nespelem is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Nespelem ranks 635th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nespelem's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Nespelem's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.0%.

Nespelem is more White than neighboring Nespelem Community (3.4% White). Nespelem is less White than neighboring Elmer City (38.6% White), Coulee Dam (47.2% White), Grand Coulee (69.3% White), and Electric City (84.3% White).

Nespelem's Black Population

3 residents of Nespelem, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nespelem is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Nespelem ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nespelem's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Black residents' share of Nespelem's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.0%.

Nespelem is more Black than neighboring Nespelem Community (0% Black), Elmer City (0% Black), Coulee Dam (0.6% Black), Grand Coulee (0.8% Black), and Electric City (0% Black).

Nespelem's Asian Population

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

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

Nespelem is less Asian than neighboring Coulee Dam (1.4% Asian), and Grand Coulee (0.3% Asian).

Nespelem's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Nespelem, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nespelem is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Nespelem ranks 520th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nespelem's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Nespelem's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.3%.

Nespelem is more Hispanic than neighboring Nespelem Community (1.1% Hispanic), Elmer City (4.8% Hispanic), Coulee Dam (4.3% Hispanic), and Electric City (3.2% Hispanic). Nespelem is less Hispanic than neighboring Grand Coulee (14.9% Hispanic).

Nespelem's Native American/Other Population

131 residents of Nespelem, or 86.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nespelem is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Nespelem ranks 1st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nespelem's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nespelem's population has decreased from 91.1% to 86.8%.

Nespelem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elmer City (48.5% Native American/Other), Coulee Dam (34.7% Native American/Other), Grand Coulee (5.5% Native American/Other), and Electric City (6.1% Native American/Other). Nespelem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nespelem Community (92.7% Native American/Other).

Nespelem's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Nespelem, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nespelem is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Nespelem ranks 618th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nespelem's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Nespelem's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.0%.

Nespelem is less Multiracial than neighboring Nespelem Community (2.8% Multiracial), Elmer City (8.1% Multiracial), Coulee Dam (11.8% Multiracial), Grand Coulee (9.2% Multiracial), and Electric City (6.5% 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.