North Puyallup, WA Demographics

A map of North Puyallup's Population by Race

North Puyallup, Washington has an estimated population of 1,653, a large decrease from the 1,837 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.0% White, 14.8% Native American/Other, 8.3% Hispanic, 6.0% Asian, 2.4% Black, and 1.6% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Puyallup, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Puyallup has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 North Puyallup, that probability was 40.0% in 2020 and 51.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Puyallup is ranked the 338th 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 Puyallup was ranked the 327th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Puyallup's White Population

1,108 residents of North Puyallup, or 67.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Puyallup is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. North Puyallup ranks 348th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Puyallup's White population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. White residents' share of North Puyallup's population has decreased from 76.5% to 67.0%.

North Puyallup is more White than neighboring Pacific (51.4% White). North Puyallup is less White than neighboring Puyallup (69% White), Edgewood (70.9% White), Sumner (71.5% White), and Alderton (69.2% White).

North Puyallup's Black Population

39 residents of North Puyallup, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Puyallup is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. North Puyallup ranks 166th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Puyallup's Black population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Black residents' share of North Puyallup's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.4%.

North Puyallup is more Black than neighboring Sumner (0.4% Black), and Alderton (0% Black). North Puyallup is less Black than neighboring Puyallup (3.7% Black), Edgewood (3% Black), and Pacific (6.7% Black).

North Puyallup's Asian Population

99 residents of North Puyallup, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Puyallup is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. North Puyallup ranks 175th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Puyallup's Asian population has grown by an estimated 83.3%. Asian residents' share of North Puyallup's population has increased from 2.9% to 6.0%.

North Puyallup is more Asian than neighboring Puyallup (5.6% Asian), Sumner (0.6% Asian), and Alderton (0.7% Asian). North Puyallup is less Asian than neighboring Edgewood (7.9% Asian), and Pacific (10.7% Asian).

North Puyallup's Hispanic Population

137 residents of North Puyallup, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Puyallup is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. North Puyallup ranks 268th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Puyallup's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Hispanic residents' share of North Puyallup's population has decreased from 8.9% to 8.3%.

North Puyallup is more Hispanic than neighboring Edgewood (7.9% Hispanic). North Puyallup is less Hispanic than neighboring Puyallup (11.2% Hispanic), Sumner (21.1% Hispanic), Alderton (21.9% Hispanic), and Pacific (22.4% Hispanic).

North Puyallup's Native American/Other Population

244 residents of North Puyallup, or 14.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Puyallup is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. North Puyallup ranks 97th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Puyallup's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 243.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Puyallup's population has increased from 3.9% to 14.8%.

North Puyallup is more Native American/Other than neighboring Puyallup (1.6% Native American/Other), Edgewood (4% Native American/Other), Sumner (0.4% Native American/Other), Alderton (1.8% Native American/Other), and Pacific (3.7% Native American/Other).

North Puyallup's Multiracial Population

26 residents of North Puyallup, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Puyallup is lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. North Puyallup ranks 296th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Puyallup's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 78.2%. Multiracial residents' share of North Puyallup's population has decreased from 6.5% to 1.6%.

North Puyallup is less Multiracial than neighboring Puyallup (8.8% Multiracial), Edgewood (6.3% Multiracial), Sumner (6% Multiracial), Alderton (6.4% Multiracial), and Pacific (5.2% 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.