Orting, WA Demographics

A map of Orting's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,957	6,867	77.5%	76.0%
Hispanic	860	783	9.6%	8.7%
Multiracial	630	731	7.0%	8.1%
Asian	288	225	3.2%	2.5%
Black	131	214	1.5%	2.4%
Native American/Other	112	221	1.2%	2.4%

Orting, Washington has an estimated population of 8,978, a less than 1% change from the 9,041 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.5% White, 9.6% Hispanic, 7.0% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, 1.5% Black, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Orting, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Orting has become 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 Orting, that probability was 40.7% in 2020 and 38.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Orting is ranked the 139th 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). Orting was ranked the 139th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Orting's White Population

6,957 residents of Orting, or 77.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Orting is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Orting ranks 358th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orting's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Orting's population has increased from 76.0% to 77.5%.

Orting is more White than neighboring Tehaleh (68.7% White), McMillin (72.8% White), Alderton (69.2% White), and South Hill (59.9% White). Orting is less White than neighboring Prairie Ridge (79.3% White).

Orting's Black Population

131 residents of Orting, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Orting is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Orting ranks 104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orting's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.8%. Black residents' share of Orting's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.5%.

Orting is more Black than neighboring Alderton (0% Black), and Prairie Ridge (0.7% Black). Orting is less Black than neighboring Tehaleh (2.9% Black), McMillin (3.9% Black), and South Hill (7.7% Black).

Orting's Asian Population

288 residents of Orting, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Orting is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Orting ranks 197th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orting's Asian population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Asian residents' share of Orting's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.2%.

Orting is more Asian than neighboring McMillin (2.4% Asian), Alderton (0.7% Asian), and Prairie Ridge (2.9% Asian). Orting is less Asian than neighboring Tehaleh (14.6% Asian), and South Hill (7.4% Asian).

Orting's Hispanic Population

860 residents of Orting, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Orting is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Orting ranks 278th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orting's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Orting's population has increased from 8.7% to 9.6%.

Orting is more Hispanic than neighboring Tehaleh (7.9% Hispanic), and McMillin (3.9% Hispanic). Orting is less Hispanic than neighboring Alderton (21.9% Hispanic), South Hill (11.3% Hispanic), and Prairie Ridge (10.1% Hispanic).

Orting's Native American/Other Population

112 residents of Orting, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Orting is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Orting ranks 213th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orting's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Orting's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.2%.

Orting is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tehaleh (0.2% Native American/Other). Orting is less Native American/Other than neighboring McMillin (7.3% Native American/Other), Alderton (1.8% Native American/Other), and South Hill (2.3% Native American/Other).

Orting's Multiracial Population

630 residents of Orting, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Orting is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Orting ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orting's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Orting's population has decreased from 8.1% to 7.0%.

Orting is more Multiracial than neighboring Tehaleh (5.7% Multiracial), Alderton (6.4% Multiracial), and Prairie Ridge (5.7% Multiracial). Orting is less Multiracial than neighboring McMillin (9.6% Multiracial), and South Hill (11.4% 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.