Ocosta, WA Demographics

A map of Ocosta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	229	430	97.4%	85.7%
Hispanic	6	27	2.6%	5.4%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	8	0.0%	1.6%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	1.8%
Multiracial	0	28	0.0%	5.6%

Ocosta, Washington has an estimated population of 235, a dramatic decrease from the 502 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.4% White, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ocosta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ocosta 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 Ocosta, that probability was 26.0% in 2020 and 5.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ocosta is ranked the 541st 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). Ocosta was ranked the 475th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ocosta's White Population

229 residents of Ocosta, or 97.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ocosta is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Ocosta ranks 124th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocosta's White population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. White residents' share of Ocosta's population has increased from 85.7% to 97.4%.

Ocosta is more White than neighboring Markham (74.7% White), Cohassett Beach (94.3% White), Grayland (81.2% White), Westport (85.5% White), and Ocean Shores (84.3% White).

Ocosta's Black Population

0 residents of Ocosta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ocosta is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Ocosta ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

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

Ocosta is less Black than neighboring Grayland (3.5% Black), and Westport (0.1% Black).

Ocosta's Asian Population

0 residents of Ocosta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ocosta is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Ocosta ranks 288th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

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

Ocosta is less Asian than neighboring Westport (0.9% Asian), and Ocean Shores (2.7% Asian).

Ocosta's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Ocosta, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ocosta is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ocosta ranks 457th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocosta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Ocosta's population has decreased from 5.4% to 2.6%.

Ocosta is more Hispanic than neighboring Markham (0% Hispanic), Cohassett Beach (0% Hispanic), and Grayland (2% Hispanic). Ocosta is less Hispanic than neighboring Westport (13.4% Hispanic), and Ocean Shores (4.7% Hispanic).

Ocosta's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ocosta, 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 Ocosta is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ocosta ranks 329th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocosta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ocosta's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Ocosta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ocean Shores (5.1% Native American/Other).

Ocosta's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Ocosta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ocosta is lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ocosta ranks 408th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocosta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ocosta's population has decreased from 5.6% to 0.0%.

Ocosta is less Multiracial than neighboring Markham (25.3% Multiracial), Cohassett Beach (5.7% Multiracial), Grayland (13.3% Multiracial), Westport (0.1% Multiracial), and Ocean Shores (3.3% 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.