Rosedale, WA Demographics

A map of Rosedale's Population by Race

Rosedale, Washington has an estimated population of 4,208, a decrease from the 4,357 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.2% White, 5.3% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.8% Asian, 3.4% Black, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rosedale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rosedale has become less 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 Rosedale, that probability was 34.8% in 2020 and 31.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rosedale is ranked the 217th 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). Rosedale was ranked the 207th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rosedale's White Population

3,457 residents of Rosedale, or 82.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rosedale is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Rosedale ranks 286th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Rosedale's population has increased from 80.1% to 82.2%.

Rosedale is more White than neighboring Gig Harbor (79.1% White), and Artondale (79.6% White). Rosedale is less White than neighboring Raft Island (85.9% White), Canterwood (82.6% White), and Wauna (87.4% White).

Rosedale's Black Population

141 residents of Rosedale, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rosedale is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Rosedale ranks 101st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.3%. Black residents' share of Rosedale's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.4%.

Rosedale is more Black than neighboring Raft Island (0% Black), Gig Harbor (0.7% Black), Canterwood (0% Black), Artondale (0.1% Black), and Wauna (0.5% Black).

Rosedale's Asian Population

161 residents of Rosedale, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rosedale is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Rosedale ranks 258th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 101.3%. Asian residents' share of Rosedale's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.8%.

Rosedale is more Asian than neighboring Raft Island (0% Asian), Gig Harbor (2.5% Asian), Artondale (3.2% Asian), and Wauna (1.4% Asian). Rosedale is less Asian than neighboring Canterwood (6.7% Asian).

Rosedale's Hispanic Population

223 residents of Rosedale, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rosedale is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Rosedale ranks 314th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Rosedale's population has decreased from 7.8% to 5.3%.

Rosedale is more Hispanic than neighboring Raft Island (2.1% Hispanic), and Canterwood (2.8% Hispanic). Rosedale is less Hispanic than neighboring Gig Harbor (5.9% Hispanic), Artondale (5.4% Hispanic), and Wauna (6% Hispanic).

Rosedale's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of Rosedale, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rosedale is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Rosedale ranks 224th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rosedale's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.5%.

Rosedale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Raft Island (0% Native American/Other), Canterwood (0% Native American/Other), and Wauna (1.1% Native American/Other). Rosedale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gig Harbor (3% Native American/Other), and Artondale (2.5% Native American/Other).

Rosedale's Multiracial Population

164 residents of Rosedale, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rosedale is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Rosedale ranks 418th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Rosedale's population has decreased from 5.5% to 3.9%.

Rosedale is more Multiracial than neighboring Wauna (3.6% Multiracial). Rosedale is less Multiracial than neighboring Raft Island (12% Multiracial), Gig Harbor (8.8% Multiracial), Canterwood (7.9% Multiracial), and Artondale (9.2% 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.