Puyallup, WA Demographics

A map of Puyallup's Population by Race

Puyallup, Washington has an estimated population of 42,746, a less than 1% change from the 42,973 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.0% White, 11.2% Hispanic, 8.8% Multiracial, 5.6% Asian, 3.7% Black, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Puyallup, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Puyallup has become slightly 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 Puyallup, that probability was 48.9% in 2020 and 49.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Puyallup is ranked the 29th 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). Puyallup was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Puyallup's White Population

29,505 residents of Puyallup, or 69.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Puyallup is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Puyallup ranks 432nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puyallup's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Puyallup's population has decreased from 70.0% to 69.0%.

Puyallup is more White than neighboring North Puyallup (67% White), and South Hill (59.9% White). Puyallup is less White than neighboring Edgewood (70.9% White), Sumner (71.5% White), and Alderton (69.2% White).

Puyallup's Black Population

1,591 residents of Puyallup, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Puyallup is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Puyallup ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puyallup's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Black residents' share of Puyallup's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Puyallup is more Black than neighboring North Puyallup (2.4% Black), Edgewood (3% Black), Sumner (0.4% Black), and Alderton (0% Black). Puyallup is less Black than neighboring South Hill (7.7% Black).

Puyallup's Asian Population

2,406 residents of Puyallup, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Puyallup is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Puyallup ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puyallup's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Asian residents' share of Puyallup's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Puyallup is more Asian than neighboring Sumner (0.6% Asian), and Alderton (0.7% Asian). Puyallup is less Asian than neighboring North Puyallup (6% Asian), Edgewood (7.9% Asian), and South Hill (7.4% Asian).

Puyallup's Hispanic Population

4,795 residents of Puyallup, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Puyallup is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Puyallup ranks 235th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puyallup's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Puyallup's population has increased from 9.8% to 11.2%.

Puyallup is more Hispanic than neighboring North Puyallup (8.3% Hispanic), and Edgewood (7.9% Hispanic). Puyallup is less Hispanic than neighboring South Hill (11.3% Hispanic), Sumner (21.1% Hispanic), and Alderton (21.9% Hispanic).

Puyallup's Native American/Other Population

692 residents of Puyallup, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Puyallup is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Puyallup ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puyallup's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Puyallup's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.6%.

Puyallup is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sumner (0.4% Native American/Other). Puyallup is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Puyallup (14.8% Native American/Other), Edgewood (4% Native American/Other), South Hill (2.3% Native American/Other), and Alderton (1.8% Native American/Other).

Puyallup's Multiracial Population

3,757 residents of Puyallup, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Puyallup is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Puyallup ranks 121st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puyallup's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Puyallup's population has increased from 7.8% to 8.8%.

Puyallup is more Multiracial than neighboring North Puyallup (1.6% Multiracial), Edgewood (6.3% Multiracial), Sumner (6% Multiracial), and Alderton (6.4% Multiracial). Puyallup is less Multiracial than neighboring South Hill (11.4% 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.