Point Roberts, WA Demographics

A map of Point Roberts's Population by Race

Point Roberts, Washington has an estimated population of 1,288, an increase from the 1,191 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.1% White, 7.5% Asian, 5.5% Multiracial, 4.6% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Point Roberts, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Point Roberts 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 Point Roberts, that probability was 27.0% in 2020 and 33.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Point Roberts is ranked the 365th 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). Point Roberts was ranked the 377th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Point Roberts's White Population

1,044 residents of Point Roberts, or 81.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Point Roberts is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Point Roberts ranks 139th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Roberts's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Point Roberts's population has decreased from 85.1% to 81.1%.

Point Roberts is more White than neighboring Birch Bay (77.4% White), Blaine (73.6% White), Custer (79% White), and Friday Harbor (74.1% White). Point Roberts is less White than neighboring Roche Harbor (84.2% White).

Point Roberts's Black Population

0 residents of Point Roberts, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Point Roberts is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Point Roberts ranks 455th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

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

Point Roberts is less Black than neighboring Birch Bay (2.2% Black), Blaine (2.3% Black), Roche Harbor (0.3% Black), and Friday Harbor (0.2% Black).

Point Roberts's Asian Population

97 residents of Point Roberts, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Point Roberts is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Point Roberts ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Roberts's Asian population has grown by an estimated 90.2%. Asian residents' share of Point Roberts's population has increased from 4.3% to 7.5%.

Point Roberts is more Asian than neighboring Birch Bay (2.1% Asian), Blaine (4.6% Asian), Roche Harbor (1.9% Asian), and Friday Harbor (1.1% Asian). Point Roberts is less Asian than neighboring Custer (7.8% Asian).

Point Roberts's Hispanic Population

59 residents of Point Roberts, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Point Roberts is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Point Roberts ranks 501st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Roberts's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Point Roberts's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Point Roberts is less Hispanic than neighboring Birch Bay (8.1% Hispanic), Blaine (9.9% Hispanic), Roche Harbor (7.1% Hispanic), Custer (9.2% Hispanic), and Friday Harbor (19.1% Hispanic).

Point Roberts's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Point Roberts, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Point Roberts is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Point Roberts ranks 488th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Roberts's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 21.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Point Roberts's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Point Roberts is more Native American/Other than neighboring Birch Bay (1.2% Native American/Other), Roche Harbor (0% Native American/Other), and Custer (0% Native American/Other). Point Roberts is less Native American/Other than neighboring Blaine (3.8% Native American/Other), and Friday Harbor (1.4% Native American/Other).

Point Roberts's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Point Roberts, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Point Roberts is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Point Roberts ranks 506th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Roberts's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Point Roberts's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.5%.

Point Roberts is more Multiracial than neighboring Custer (4% Multiracial), and Friday Harbor (4.1% Multiracial). Point Roberts is less Multiracial than neighboring Birch Bay (9% Multiracial), Blaine (5.8% Multiracial), and Roche Harbor (6.6% 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.