Olympia, WA Demographics

A map of Olympia's Population by Race

Olympia, Washington has an estimated population of 55,951, a less than 1% change from the 55,605 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.2% White, 10.6% Hispanic, 7.3% Multiracial, 6.7% Asian, 2.7% Black, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Olympia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Olympia is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Olympia, that probability was 47.2% in 2020 and 47.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Olympia is ranked the 25th 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). Olympia was ranked the 24th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Olympia's White Population

39,834 residents of Olympia, or 71.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Olympia is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Olympia ranks 418th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olympia's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Olympia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 71.2%.

Olympia is more White than neighboring Tumwater (66.5% White), Lacey (63.3% White), Tanglewilde (65.7% White), and Tenino (70.6% White). Olympia is less White than neighboring Longbranch (87% White).

Olympia's Black Population

1,528 residents of Olympia, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Olympia is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Olympia ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olympia's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Black residents' share of Olympia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Olympia is more Black than neighboring Tanglewilde (1.4% Black), and Longbranch (1.2% Black). Olympia is less Black than neighboring Tumwater (4.6% Black), Lacey (5.8% Black), and Tenino (3.6% Black).

Olympia's Asian Population

3,748 residents of Olympia, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Olympia is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Olympia ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olympia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Asian residents' share of Olympia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.7%.

Olympia is more Asian than neighboring Tenino (3% Asian), and Longbranch (0.5% Asian). Olympia is less Asian than neighboring Tumwater (7.3% Asian), Lacey (9.2% Asian), and Tanglewilde (7% Asian).

Olympia's Hispanic Population

5,910 residents of Olympia, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Olympia is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Olympia ranks 259th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olympia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Olympia's population has increased from 9.1% to 10.6%.

Olympia is more Hispanic than neighboring Tumwater (9.3% Hispanic), Tenino (4.2% Hispanic), and Longbranch (4.2% Hispanic). Olympia is less Hispanic than neighboring Lacey (11.4% Hispanic), and Tanglewilde (18.9% Hispanic).

Olympia's Native American/Other Population

864 residents of Olympia, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Olympia is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Olympia ranks 246th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olympia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Olympia's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.5%.

Olympia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tenino (1.4% Native American/Other). Olympia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tumwater (3.3% Native American/Other), Lacey (2.8% Native American/Other), Tanglewilde (2.6% Native American/Other), and Longbranch (2% Native American/Other).

Olympia's Multiracial Population

4,067 residents of Olympia, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Olympia is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Olympia ranks 118th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olympia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Olympia's population has decreased from 7.8% to 7.3%.

Olympia is more Multiracial than neighboring Tanglewilde (4.5% Multiracial), and Longbranch (5.2% Multiracial). Olympia is less Multiracial than neighboring Tumwater (9% Multiracial), Lacey (7.5% Multiracial), and Tenino (17.3% 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.