Pataha, WA Demographics

A map of Pataha's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	71	97	100.0%	91.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	3.8%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.9%
Multiracial	0	4	0.0%	3.8%

Pataha, Washington has an estimated population of 71, a dramatic decrease from the 106 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pataha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pataha has become considerably less 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 Pataha, that probability was 16.0% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pataha is ranked the 613th 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). Pataha was ranked the 607th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pataha's White Population

71 residents of Pataha, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pataha is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Pataha ranks 11th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pataha's White population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. White residents' share of Pataha's population has increased from 91.5% to 100.0%.

Pataha is more White than neighboring Pomeroy (83.9% White), Colton (95.7% White), Albion (95.6% White), Pullman (68% White), and Dayton (75.5% White).

Pataha's Black Population

0 residents of Pataha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pataha is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Pataha ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pataha's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Pataha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pataha is less Black than neighboring Pomeroy (1.4% Black), Pullman (1.6% Black), and Dayton (0.8% Black).

Pataha's Asian Population

0 residents of Pataha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pataha is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Pataha ranks 565th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pataha's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Pataha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pataha is less Asian than neighboring Albion (0.8% Asian), Pullman (9.4% Asian), and Dayton (2.7% Asian).

Pataha's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Pataha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pataha is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pataha ranks 556th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pataha's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Pataha's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

Pataha is less Hispanic than neighboring Pomeroy (8.6% Hispanic), Colton (2.2% Hispanic), Pullman (9.2% Hispanic), and Dayton (10.8% Hispanic).

Pataha's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pataha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pataha is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Pataha ranks 537th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pataha's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pataha's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Pataha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Albion (0.8% Native American/Other), Pullman (1.2% Native American/Other), and Dayton (0.3% Native American/Other).

Pataha's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Pataha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pataha is lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pataha ranks 550th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pataha's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pataha's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

Pataha is less Multiracial than neighboring Pomeroy (6.1% Multiracial), Colton (2.2% Multiracial), Albion (2.8% Multiracial), Pullman (10.5% Multiracial), and Dayton (10% 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.