Rosalia, WA Demographics
A map of Rosalia's Population by Race
Rosalia, Washington has an estimated population of 513, a large decrease from the 598 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.9% White, 8.8% Hispanic, 7.0% Multiracial, 3.5% Native American/Other, 1.8% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rosalia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Rosalia 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 Rosalia, that probability was 25.7% in 2020 and 36.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Rosalia is ranked the 473rd 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). Rosalia was ranked the 451st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Rosalia's White Population
405 residents of Rosalia, or 78.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rosalia is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Rosalia ranks 118th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rosalia's White population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. White residents' share of Rosalia's population has decreased from 85.8% to 78.9%.
Rosalia is less White than neighboring Malden (85% White), Oakesdale (80.8% White), Waverly (92.2% White), Spangle (79.2% White), and Latah (84.3% White).
Rosalia's Black Population
9 residents of Rosalia, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rosalia is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Rosalia ranks 425th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rosalia's Black population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Black residents' share of Rosalia's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.8%.
Rosalia is more Black than neighboring Malden (0% Black), Oakesdale (0% Black), Waverly (0% Black), Spangle (0% Black), and Latah (1.3% Black).
Rosalia's Asian Population
0 residents of Rosalia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rosalia is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Rosalia ranks 553rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rosalia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rosalia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Rosalia's Hispanic Population
45 residents of Rosalia, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rosalia is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Rosalia ranks 447th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rosalia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Rosalia's population has increased from 5.5% to 8.8%.
Rosalia is more Hispanic than neighboring Malden (0% Hispanic), Oakesdale (5.8% Hispanic), Waverly (0.6% Hispanic), Spangle (0% Hispanic), and Latah (6% Hispanic).
Rosalia's Native American/Other Population
18 residents of Rosalia, or 3.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rosalia is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Rosalia ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rosalia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rosalia's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.5%.
Rosalia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Malden (3% Native American/Other), Oakesdale (1.5% Native American/Other), and Waverly (0.6% Native American/Other). Rosalia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spangle (5.9% Native American/Other), and Latah (5.1% Native American/Other).
Rosalia's Multiracial Population
36 residents of Rosalia, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rosalia is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Rosalia ranks 397th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rosalia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Rosalia's population has increased from 5.7% to 7.0%.
Rosalia is more Multiracial than neighboring Waverly (6.6% Multiracial), and Latah (3.4% Multiracial). Rosalia is less Multiracial than neighboring Malden (12% Multiracial), Oakesdale (11.9% Multiracial), and Spangle (14.9% 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.