Puget Island, WA Demographics

A map of Puget Island's Population by Race

Puget Island, Washington has an estimated population of 1,008, an increase from the 922 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.6% White, 9.3% Multiracial, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Puget Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Puget Island 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 Puget Island, that probability was 21.5% in 2020 and 24.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Puget Island is ranked the 395th 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). Puget Island was ranked the 406th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Puget Island's White Population

873 residents of Puget Island, or 86.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Puget Island is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Puget Island ranks 53rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puget Island's White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Puget Island's population has decreased from 88.3% to 86.6%.

Puget Island is more White than neighboring Cathlamet (84.1% White), and Lower Elochoman (48% White). Puget Island is less White than neighboring East Cathlamet (93.1% White), Westport (88.6% White), and Upper Elochoman (100% White).

Puget Island's Black Population

0 residents of Puget Island, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Puget Island is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Puget Island ranks 512th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

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

Puget Island is less Black than neighboring East Cathlamet (1.5% Black).

Puget Island's Asian Population

0 residents of Puget Island, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Puget Island is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Puget Island ranks 544th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

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

Puget Island is less Asian than neighboring Cathlamet (0.8% Asian).

Puget Island's Hispanic Population

41 residents of Puget Island, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Puget Island is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Puget Island ranks 560th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puget Island's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Puget Island's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Puget Island is more Hispanic than neighboring East Cathlamet (0% Hispanic), Westport (2.3% Hispanic), and Upper Elochoman (0% Hispanic). Puget Island is less Hispanic than neighboring Cathlamet (9.4% Hispanic), and Lower Elochoman (52% Hispanic).

Puget Island's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Puget Island, 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 Puget Island is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Puget Island ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puget Island's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Puget Island's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Puget Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cathlamet (1.6% Native American/Other).

Puget Island's Multiracial Population

94 residents of Puget Island, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Puget Island is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Puget Island ranks 321st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puget Island's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Puget Island's population has increased from 6.3% to 9.3%.

Puget Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Cathlamet (4.1% Multiracial), East Cathlamet (5.4% Multiracial), Westport (9.1% Multiracial), Lower Elochoman (0% Multiracial), and Upper Elochoman (0% 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.