Othello, WA Demographics

A map of Othello's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	7,004	6,812	79.6%	79.7%
White	1,553	1,512	17.7%	17.7%
Multiracial	168	82	1.9%	1.0%
Native American/Other	33	38	0.4%	0.4%
Asian	30	92	0.3%	1.1%
Black	7	13	0.1%	0.2%

Othello, Washington has an estimated population of 8,795, a slight increase from the 8,549 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.6% Hispanic, 17.7% White, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.3% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Othello, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Othello 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 Othello, that probability was 33.4% in 2020 and 33.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Othello is ranked the 142nd 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). Othello was ranked the 144th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Othello's White Population

1,553 residents of Othello, or 17.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Othello is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Othello ranks 611th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Othello's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Othello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 17.7%.

Othello is more White than neighboring Basin City (12.2% White), and Mesa (8.8% White). Othello is less White than neighboring Warden (24.4% White), Marine View (96.8% White), and Wheeler (48.3% White).

Othello's Black Population

7 residents of Othello, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Othello is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Othello ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Othello's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Black residents' share of Othello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Othello is more Black than neighboring Warden (0% Black), Basin City (0% Black), Marine View (0% Black), Mesa (0% Black), and Wheeler (0% Black).

Othello's Asian Population

30 residents of Othello, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Othello is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Othello ranks 374th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Othello's Asian population has declined by an estimated 67.4%. Asian residents' share of Othello's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Othello is more Asian than neighboring Basin City (0% Asian), Marine View (0% Asian), and Wheeler (0% Asian). Othello is less Asian than neighboring Warden (0.5% Asian), and Mesa (3.2% Asian).

Othello's Hispanic Population

7,004 residents of Othello, or 79.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Othello is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Othello ranks 17th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Othello's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Othello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 79.6%.

Othello is more Hispanic than neighboring Warden (72.3% Hispanic), Marine View (2.8% Hispanic), and Wheeler (51.7% Hispanic). Othello is less Hispanic than neighboring Basin City (87.8% Hispanic), and Mesa (86.9% Hispanic).

Othello's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Othello, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Othello is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Othello ranks 596th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Othello's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Othello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Othello is more Native American/Other than neighboring Basin City (0% Native American/Other), Mesa (0% Native American/Other), and Wheeler (0% Native American/Other). Othello is less Native American/Other than neighboring Warden (0.6% Native American/Other).

Othello's Multiracial Population

168 residents of Othello, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Othello is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Othello ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Othello's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 104.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Othello's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.9%.

Othello is more Multiracial than neighboring Basin City (0% Multiracial), Marine View (0% Multiracial), Mesa (1.2% Multiracial), and Wheeler (0% Multiracial). Othello is less Multiracial than neighboring Warden (2.2% 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.