Parkland, WA Demographics

A map of Parkland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	18,194	18,257	47.0%	47.3%
Black	5,551	4,551	14.3%	11.8%
Hispanic	5,198	6,401	13.4%	16.6%
Multiracial	4,267	3,862	11.0%	10.0%
Asian	3,032	2,990	7.8%	7.7%
Native American/Other	2,500	2,562	6.5%	6.6%

Parkland, Washington has an estimated population of 38,742, a less than 1% change from the 38,623 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.0% White, 14.3% Black, 13.4% Hispanic, 11.0% Multiracial, 7.8% Asian, and 6.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Parkland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Parkland is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Parkland, that probability was 71.5% in 2020 and 71.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parkland is ranked the 34th 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). Parkland was ranked the 32nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parkland's White Population

18,194 residents of Parkland, or 47.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parkland is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Parkland ranks 561st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkland's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Parkland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 47.0%.

Parkland is more White than neighboring Midland (44.3% White). Parkland is less White than neighboring Spanaway (48% White), Clover Creek (63.9% White), McChord AFB (55.4% White), and Summit (74.2% White).

Parkland's Black Population

5,551 residents of Parkland, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parkland is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Parkland ranks 12th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkland's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.0%. Black residents' share of Parkland's population has increased from 11.8% to 14.3%.

Parkland is more Black than neighboring Spanaway (9.5% Black), Clover Creek (8.7% Black), McChord AFB (8.7% Black), and Summit (2.6% Black). Parkland is less Black than neighboring Midland (15.2% Black).

Parkland's Asian Population

3,032 residents of Parkland, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parkland is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Parkland ranks 78th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Asian residents' share of Parkland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.8%.

Parkland is more Asian than neighboring Spanaway (6.9% Asian), Clover Creek (2.9% Asian), McChord AFB (2.3% Asian), and Summit (0.9% Asian). Parkland is less Asian than neighboring Midland (8.6% Asian).

Parkland's Hispanic Population

5,198 residents of Parkland, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parkland is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Parkland ranks 121st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Parkland's population has decreased from 16.6% to 13.4%.

Parkland is more Hispanic than neighboring Clover Creek (12% Hispanic), and Summit (11% Hispanic). Parkland is less Hispanic than neighboring Midland (17.7% Hispanic), Spanaway (18.4% Hispanic), and McChord AFB (25.3% Hispanic).

Parkland's Native American/Other Population

2,500 residents of Parkland, or 6.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Parkland is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Parkland ranks 48th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parkland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.5%.

Parkland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Midland (5.1% Native American/Other), Spanaway (4.7% Native American/Other), Clover Creek (2.1% Native American/Other), McChord AFB (2.4% Native American/Other), and Summit (3.3% Native American/Other).

Parkland's Multiracial Population

4,267 residents of Parkland, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parkland is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Parkland ranks 26th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Parkland's population has increased from 10.0% to 11.0%.

Parkland is more Multiracial than neighboring Midland (9.1% Multiracial), Clover Creek (10.5% Multiracial), McChord AFB (5.9% Multiracial), and Summit (8% Multiracial). Parkland is less Multiracial than neighboring Spanaway (12.6% 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.