North Fort Lewis, WA Demographics

A map of North Fort Lewis's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,197	2,736	50.4%	45.8%
Hispanic	1,426	1,381	22.5%	23.1%
Multiracial	644	438	10.2%	7.3%
Black	572	925	9.0%	15.5%
Asian	275	258	4.3%	4.3%
Native American/Other	223	240	3.5%	4.0%

North Fort Lewis, Washington has an estimated population of 6,337, an increase from the 5,978 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.4% White, 22.5% Hispanic, 10.2% Multiracial, 9.0% Black, 4.3% Asian, and 3.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Fort Lewis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Fort Lewis has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 North Fort Lewis, that probability was 70.4% in 2020 and 67.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Fort Lewis is ranked the 173rd 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). North Fort Lewis was ranked the 180th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Fort Lewis's White Population

3,197 residents of North Fort Lewis, or 50.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Fort Lewis is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. North Fort Lewis ranks 565th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fort Lewis's White population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. White residents' share of North Fort Lewis's population has increased from 45.8% to 50.4%.

North Fort Lewis is more White than neighboring Fort Lewis (41.6% White), Ketron Island (0% White), and Lakewood (45% White). North Fort Lewis is less White than neighboring Steilacoom (68.2% White), and DuPont (57.4% White).

North Fort Lewis's Black Population

572 residents of North Fort Lewis, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Fort Lewis is higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. North Fort Lewis ranks 4th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fort Lewis's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.2%. Black residents' share of North Fort Lewis's population has decreased from 15.5% to 9.0%.

North Fort Lewis is more Black than neighboring Steilacoom (4.4% Black), Ketron Island (0% Black), and DuPont (4.5% Black). North Fort Lewis is less Black than neighboring Fort Lewis (16.6% Black), and Lakewood (13.3% Black).

North Fort Lewis's Asian Population

275 residents of North Fort Lewis, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Fort Lewis is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. North Fort Lewis ranks 130th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fort Lewis's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. Asian residents' share of North Fort Lewis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

North Fort Lewis is more Asian than neighboring Fort Lewis (3.6% Asian), and Ketron Island (0% Asian). North Fort Lewis is less Asian than neighboring Steilacoom (5% Asian), DuPont (14.4% Asian), and Lakewood (6.9% Asian).

North Fort Lewis's Hispanic Population

1,426 residents of North Fort Lewis, or 22.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Fort Lewis is higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. North Fort Lewis ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fort Lewis's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. Hispanic residents' share of North Fort Lewis's population has decreased from 23.1% to 22.5%.

North Fort Lewis is more Hispanic than neighboring Steilacoom (13.1% Hispanic), Ketron Island (0% Hispanic), DuPont (12.3% Hispanic), and Lakewood (18.8% Hispanic). North Fort Lewis is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Lewis (26.5% Hispanic).

North Fort Lewis's Native American/Other Population

223 residents of North Fort Lewis, or 3.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Fort Lewis is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. North Fort Lewis ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fort Lewis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Fort Lewis's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.5%.

North Fort Lewis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Steilacoom (0.2% Native American/Other), Ketron Island (0% Native American/Other), and DuPont (3.4% Native American/Other). North Fort Lewis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Lewis (4.6% Native American/Other), and Lakewood (4.7% Native American/Other).

North Fort Lewis's Multiracial Population

644 residents of North Fort Lewis, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Fort Lewis is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. North Fort Lewis ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fort Lewis's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 47.0%. Multiracial residents' share of North Fort Lewis's population has increased from 7.3% to 10.2%.

North Fort Lewis is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Lewis (7% Multiracial), Steilacoom (9.1% Multiracial), Ketron Island (0% Multiracial), and DuPont (8% Multiracial). North Fort Lewis is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakewood (11.2% 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.