Purdy, WA Demographics

A map of Purdy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,067	1,366	79.4%	81.9%
Hispanic	125	126	9.3%	7.6%
Multiracial	103	87	7.7%	5.2%
Asian	47	25	3.5%	1.5%
Native American/Other	2	41	0.1%	2.5%
Black	0	23	0.0%	1.4%

Purdy, Washington has an estimated population of 1,344, a large decrease from the 1,668 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.4% White, 9.3% Hispanic, 7.7% Multiracial, 3.5% Asian, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Purdy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Purdy 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 Purdy, that probability was 32.0% in 2020 and 35.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Purdy is ranked the 364th 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). Purdy was ranked the 342nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Purdy's White Population

1,067 residents of Purdy, or 79.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Purdy is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Purdy ranks 240th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purdy's White population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. White residents' share of Purdy's population has decreased from 81.9% to 79.4%.

Purdy is less White than neighboring Canterwood (82.6% White), Burley (83.7% White), Maplewood (83.5% White), Rosedale (82.2% White), and Wauna (87.4% White).

Purdy's Black Population

0 residents of Purdy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Purdy is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Purdy ranks 158th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purdy's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Purdy's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Purdy is less Black than neighboring Rosedale (3.4% Black), and Wauna (0.5% Black).

Purdy's Asian Population

47 residents of Purdy, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Purdy is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Purdy ranks 298th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purdy's Asian population has grown by an estimated 88.0%. Asian residents' share of Purdy's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.5%.

Purdy is more Asian than neighboring Burley (0.6% Asian), Maplewood (2.9% Asian), and Wauna (1.4% Asian). Purdy is less Asian than neighboring Canterwood (6.7% Asian), and Rosedale (3.8% Asian).

Purdy's Hispanic Population

125 residents of Purdy, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Purdy is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Purdy ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purdy's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Purdy's population has increased from 7.6% to 9.3%.

Purdy is more Hispanic than neighboring Canterwood (2.8% Hispanic), Maplewood (6.6% Hispanic), Rosedale (5.3% Hispanic), and Wauna (6% Hispanic). Purdy is less Hispanic than neighboring Burley (14.5% Hispanic).

Purdy's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Purdy, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Purdy is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Purdy ranks 210th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purdy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 95.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Purdy's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.1%.

Purdy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Canterwood (0% Native American/Other), and Burley (0% Native American/Other). Purdy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Maplewood (0.7% Native American/Other), Rosedale (1.5% Native American/Other), and Wauna (1.1% Native American/Other).

Purdy's Multiracial Population

103 residents of Purdy, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Purdy is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Purdy ranks 449th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purdy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Purdy's population has increased from 5.2% to 7.7%.

Purdy is more Multiracial than neighboring Burley (1.1% Multiracial), Maplewood (6.4% Multiracial), Rosedale (3.9% Multiracial), and Wauna (3.6% Multiracial). Purdy is less Multiracial than neighboring Canterwood (7.9% 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.