Palouse, WA Demographics

A map of Palouse's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	965	924	84.1%	91.0%
Native American/Other	81	9	7.1%	0.9%
Hispanic	74	26	6.5%	2.6%
Multiracial	23	47	2.0%	4.6%
Asian	4	5	0.3%	0.5%
Black	0	4	0.0%	0.4%

Palouse, Washington has an estimated population of 1,147, a large increase from the 1,015 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 7.1% Native American/Other, 6.5% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Palouse, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Palouse has become considerably more 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 Palouse, that probability was 16.8% in 2020 and 28.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palouse is ranked the 384th 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). Palouse was ranked the 393rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palouse's White Population

965 residents of Palouse, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palouse is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Palouse ranks 15th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palouse's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Palouse's population has decreased from 91.0% to 84.1%.

Palouse is more White than neighboring Garfield (82.9% White), Farmington (83.6% White), and Onaway (84% White). Palouse is less White than neighboring Viola (100% White), and Potlatch (90.2% White).

Palouse's Black Population

0 residents of Palouse, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palouse is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Palouse ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palouse's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Palouse's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Palouse is less Black than neighboring Potlatch (0.7% Black).

Palouse's Asian Population

4 residents of Palouse, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palouse is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Palouse ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palouse's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Palouse's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Palouse is more Asian than neighboring Viola (0% Asian), Garfield (0% Asian), Potlatch (0% Asian), Farmington (0% Asian), and Onaway (0% Asian).

Palouse's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Palouse, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palouse is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Palouse ranks 600th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palouse's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 184.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Palouse's population has increased from 2.6% to 6.5%.

Palouse is more Hispanic than neighboring Viola (0% Hispanic), Garfield (0% Hispanic), Potlatch (2.6% Hispanic), and Onaway (4.6% Hispanic). Palouse is less Hispanic than neighboring Farmington (10% Hispanic).

Palouse's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Palouse, or 7.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Palouse is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Palouse ranks 545th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palouse's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 800.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palouse's population has increased from 0.9% to 7.1%.

Palouse is more Native American/Other than neighboring Viola (0% Native American/Other), Garfield (4.4% Native American/Other), Potlatch (0.5% Native American/Other), Farmington (3.6% Native American/Other), and Onaway (3.8% Native American/Other).

Palouse's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Palouse, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palouse is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Palouse ranks 495th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palouse's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Palouse's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.0%.

Palouse is more Multiracial than neighboring Viola (0% Multiracial). Palouse is less Multiracial than neighboring Garfield (12.6% Multiracial), Potlatch (6% Multiracial), Farmington (2.9% Multiracial), and Onaway (7.6% 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.