Parkwood, WA Demographics

A map of Parkwood's Population by Race

Parkwood, Washington has an estimated population of 6,873, a decrease from the 7,635 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.5% White, 13.1% Hispanic, 9.5% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, 2.8% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Parkwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Parkwood has become 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 Parkwood, that probability was 46.1% in 2020 and 48.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parkwood is ranked the 165th 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). Parkwood was ranked the 152nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parkwood's White Population

4,780 residents of Parkwood, or 69.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parkwood is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Parkwood ranks 410th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkwood's White population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. White residents' share of Parkwood's population has decreased from 72.0% to 69.5%.

Parkwood is more White than neighboring East Port Orchard (54.1% White), Bethel (67.9% White), and Enetai (66.6% White). Parkwood is less White than neighboring Manchester (74.5% White), and Port Orchard (73.5% White).

Parkwood's Black Population

131 residents of Parkwood, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parkwood is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Parkwood ranks 86th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 36.1%. Black residents' share of Parkwood's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.9%.

Parkwood is more Black than neighboring Bethel (0.2% Black), Manchester (0.5% Black), and Port Orchard (1.3% Black). Parkwood is less Black than neighboring East Port Orchard (3.8% Black), and Enetai (3.2% Black).

Parkwood's Asian Population

223 residents of Parkwood, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parkwood is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Parkwood ranks 147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. Asian residents' share of Parkwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Parkwood is more Asian than neighboring Enetai (2.6% Asian). Parkwood is less Asian than neighboring East Port Orchard (11.3% Asian), Bethel (6.6% Asian), Manchester (4.9% Asian), and Port Orchard (4.9% Asian).

Parkwood's Hispanic Population

897 residents of Parkwood, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parkwood is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Parkwood ranks 231st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Parkwood's population has increased from 9.9% to 13.1%.

Parkwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Bethel (12.8% Hispanic), Manchester (10.9% Hispanic), Enetai (12.9% Hispanic), and Port Orchard (10.6% Hispanic). Parkwood is less Hispanic than neighboring East Port Orchard (17.8% Hispanic).

Parkwood's Native American/Other Population

190 residents of Parkwood, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Parkwood is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Parkwood ranks 157th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parkwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Parkwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Port Orchard (1.9% Native American/Other), Manchester (2.6% Native American/Other), Enetai (0% Native American/Other), and Port Orchard (2.3% Native American/Other). Parkwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bethel (3.7% Native American/Other).

Parkwood's Multiracial Population

652 residents of Parkwood, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parkwood is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Parkwood ranks 70th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Parkwood's population has increased from 8.9% to 9.5%.

Parkwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Bethel (8.8% Multiracial), Manchester (6.6% Multiracial), and Port Orchard (7.4% Multiracial). Parkwood is less Multiracial than neighboring East Port Orchard (11% Multiracial), and Enetai (14.7% 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.