North Yelm, WA Demographics

A map of North Yelm's Population by Race

North Yelm, Washington has an estimated population of 2,522, a large decrease from the 3,140 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% White, 10.4% Multiracial, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Yelm, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Yelm has become considerably less 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 North Yelm, that probability was 41.9% in 2020 and 25.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Yelm is ranked the 284th 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 Yelm was ranked the 255th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Yelm's White Population

2,165 residents of North Yelm, or 85.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Yelm is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. North Yelm ranks 373rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Yelm's White population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of North Yelm's population has increased from 74.7% to 85.8%.

North Yelm is more White than neighboring Yelm (63.2% White), McKenna (72.6% White), Roy (75.4% White), Nisqually Indian Community (23.2% White), and Rainier (84% White).

North Yelm's Black Population

0 residents of North Yelm, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Yelm is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. North Yelm ranks 224th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Yelm's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of North Yelm's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

North Yelm is less Black than neighboring Yelm (4.8% Black), McKenna (1.8% Black), Roy (4.8% Black), Nisqually Indian Community (0.6% Black), and Rainier (0.3% Black).

North Yelm's Asian Population

0 residents of North Yelm, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Yelm is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. North Yelm ranks 289th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Yelm's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of North Yelm's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

North Yelm is less Asian than neighboring Yelm (1.3% Asian), Roy (2.2% Asian), and Nisqually Indian Community (0.5% Asian).

North Yelm's Hispanic Population

95 residents of North Yelm, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Yelm is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. North Yelm ranks 177th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Yelm's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 75.8%. Hispanic residents' share of North Yelm's population has decreased from 12.5% to 3.8%.

North Yelm is less Hispanic than neighboring Yelm (16.3% Hispanic), McKenna (21.4% Hispanic), Roy (4.5% Hispanic), Nisqually Indian Community (9.7% Hispanic), and Rainier (11.4% Hispanic).

North Yelm's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of North Yelm, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Yelm is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. North Yelm ranks 187th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Yelm's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Yelm's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

North Yelm is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yelm (6.4% Native American/Other), Roy (0.4% Native American/Other), Nisqually Indian Community (59.1% Native American/Other), and Rainier (1.5% Native American/Other).

North Yelm's Multiracial Population

262 residents of North Yelm, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Yelm is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. North Yelm ranks 146th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Yelm's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Multiracial residents' share of North Yelm's population has increased from 7.6% to 10.4%.

North Yelm is more Multiracial than neighboring Yelm (8.1% Multiracial), McKenna (4.2% Multiracial), Nisqually Indian Community (6.8% Multiracial), and Rainier (2.7% Multiracial). North Yelm is less Multiracial than neighboring Roy (12.8% 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.