Redmond, WA Demographics

A map of Redmond's Population by Race

Redmond, Washington has an estimated population of 77,353, an increase from the 73,256 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.8% White, 40.2% Asian, 6.7% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Redmond, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Redmond is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Redmond, that probability was 63.5% in 2020 and 63.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Redmond is ranked the 17th 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). Redmond was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Redmond's White Population

34,633 residents of Redmond, or 44.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Redmond is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Redmond ranks 573rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redmond's White population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Redmond's population has increased from 43.5% to 44.8%.

Redmond is more White than neighboring Bellevue (39.9% White). Redmond is less White than neighboring Cottage Lake (76.4% White), Woodinville (64.6% White), Union Hill-Novelty Hill (56.5% White), and Kirkland (62.3% White).

Redmond's Black Population

1,707 residents of Redmond, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Redmond is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Redmond ranks 113th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redmond's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Black residents' share of Redmond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Redmond is more Black than neighboring Cottage Lake (0.2% Black), Woodinville (1.6% Black), and Kirkland (1.8% Black). Redmond is less Black than neighboring Union Hill-Novelty Hill (2.3% Black), and Bellevue (2.6% Black).

Redmond's Asian Population

31,124 residents of Redmond, or 40.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Redmond is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Redmond ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redmond's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Asian residents' share of Redmond's population has decreased from 41.0% to 40.2%.

Redmond is more Asian than neighboring Cottage Lake (10% Asian), Woodinville (19.2% Asian), Union Hill-Novelty Hill (29.1% Asian), and Kirkland (19.3% Asian). Redmond is less Asian than neighboring Bellevue (42.7% Asian).

Redmond's Hispanic Population

5,173 residents of Redmond, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Redmond is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Redmond ranks 338th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redmond's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Redmond's population has decreased from 7.2% to 6.7%.

Redmond is more Hispanic than neighboring Cottage Lake (6% Hispanic), and Union Hill-Novelty Hill (5.3% Hispanic). Redmond is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodinville (8% Hispanic), Bellevue (7.9% Hispanic), and Kirkland (7.8% Hispanic).

Redmond's Native American/Other Population

698 residents of Redmond, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Redmond is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Redmond ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redmond's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Redmond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Redmond is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cottage Lake (0.6% Native American/Other), and Woodinville (0.4% Native American/Other). Redmond is less Native American/Other than neighboring Union Hill-Novelty Hill (1.1% Native American/Other), Bellevue (1.1% Native American/Other), and Kirkland (1.6% Native American/Other).

Redmond's Multiracial Population

4,018 residents of Redmond, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Redmond is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Redmond ranks 454th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redmond's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Redmond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Redmond is less Multiracial than neighboring Cottage Lake (6.7% Multiracial), Woodinville (6.3% Multiracial), Union Hill-Novelty Hill (5.7% Multiracial), Bellevue (5.8% Multiracial), and Kirkland (7.3% 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.