Pacific, WA Demographics

A map of Pacific's Population by Race

Pacific, Washington has an estimated population of 7,066, a slight decrease from the 7,235 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.4% White, 22.4% Hispanic, 10.7% Asian, 6.7% Black, 5.2% Multiracial, and 3.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pacific, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pacific has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Pacific, that probability was 68.4% in 2020 and 66.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pacific is ranked the 161st 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). Pacific was ranked the 158th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pacific's White Population

3,630 residents of Pacific, or 51.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pacific is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Pacific ranks 551st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacific's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Pacific's population has increased from 50.1% to 51.4%.

Pacific is more White than neighboring Algona (36.9% White), and Auburn (48.2% White). Pacific is less White than neighboring Lakeland South (55.7% White), Edgewood (70.9% White), and Sumner (71.5% White).

Pacific's Black Population

473 residents of Pacific, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pacific is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Pacific ranks 45th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacific's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. Black residents' share of Pacific's population has increased from 5.7% to 6.7%.

Pacific is more Black than neighboring Lakeland South (3% Black), Edgewood (3% Black), Sumner (0.4% Black), and Auburn (6.6% Black). Pacific is less Black than neighboring Algona (8.9% Black).

Pacific's Asian Population

756 residents of Pacific, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pacific is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Pacific ranks 61st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacific's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Asian residents' share of Pacific's population has increased from 10.2% to 10.7%.

Pacific is more Asian than neighboring Edgewood (7.9% Asian), and Sumner (0.6% Asian). Pacific is less Asian than neighboring Algona (16.5% Asian), Lakeland South (13.3% Asian), and Auburn (12.1% Asian).

Pacific's Hispanic Population

1,584 residents of Pacific, or 22.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pacific is higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pacific ranks 91st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacific's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Pacific's population has increased from 20.6% to 22.4%.

Pacific is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeland South (15.3% Hispanic), Edgewood (7.9% Hispanic), Sumner (21.1% Hispanic), and Auburn (20.8% Hispanic). Pacific is less Hispanic than neighboring Algona (28.5% Hispanic).

Pacific's Native American/Other Population

259 residents of Pacific, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pacific is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Pacific ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacific's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pacific's population has decreased from 6.1% to 3.7%.

Pacific is more Native American/Other than neighboring Algona (1.3% Native American/Other), Lakeland South (3% Native American/Other), and Sumner (0.4% Native American/Other). Pacific is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edgewood (4% Native American/Other), and Auburn (5.3% Native American/Other).

Pacific's Multiracial Population

364 residents of Pacific, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pacific is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pacific ranks 185th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacific's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Pacific's population has decreased from 7.3% to 5.2%.

Pacific is less Multiracial than neighboring Algona (7.9% Multiracial), Lakeland South (9.8% Multiracial), Edgewood (6.3% Multiracial), Sumner (6% Multiracial), and Auburn (7.1% 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.