Salmon Creek, WA Demographics

A map of Salmon Creek's Population by Race

Salmon Creek, Washington has an estimated population of 20,017, a decrease from the 21,293 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.9% White, 10.1% Multiracial, 10.0% Hispanic, 4.6% Asian, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salmon Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salmon Creek 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 Salmon Creek, that probability was 42.0% in 2020 and 46.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salmon Creek is ranked the 76th 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). Salmon Creek was ranked the 67th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salmon Creek's White Population

14,385 residents of Salmon Creek, or 71.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salmon Creek is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Salmon Creek ranks 370th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. White residents' share of Salmon Creek's population has decreased from 75.0% to 71.9%.

Salmon Creek is more White than neighboring Hazel Dell (67.8% White). Salmon Creek is less White than neighboring Lake Shore (84.2% White), Mount Vista (73.1% White), Felida (84.1% White), and Barberton (76.6% White).

Salmon Creek's Black Population

293 residents of Salmon Creek, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salmon Creek is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Salmon Creek ranks 119th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon Creek's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Black residents' share of Salmon Creek's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.5%.

Salmon Creek is more Black than neighboring Lake Shore (1.2% Black), Felida (0.6% Black), and Barberton (0.5% Black). Salmon Creek is less Black than neighboring Hazel Dell (3.3% Black), and Mount Vista (3.9% Black).

Salmon Creek's Asian Population

914 residents of Salmon Creek, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salmon Creek is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Salmon Creek ranks 137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon Creek's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Asian residents' share of Salmon Creek's population has increased from 4.1% to 4.6%.

Salmon Creek is more Asian than neighboring Lake Shore (0.9% Asian), Mount Vista (4.5% Asian), and Felida (3.6% Asian). Salmon Creek is less Asian than neighboring Hazel Dell (4.9% Asian), and Barberton (8% Asian).

Salmon Creek's Hispanic Population

1,992 residents of Salmon Creek, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salmon Creek is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Salmon Creek ranks 214th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon Creek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Salmon Creek's population has decreased from 10.6% to 10.0%.

Salmon Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Vista (8.2% Hispanic), Felida (6.1% Hispanic), and Barberton (9.1% Hispanic). Salmon Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Hazel Dell (15.8% Hispanic).

Salmon Creek's Native American/Other Population

411 residents of Salmon Creek, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Salmon Creek is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Salmon Creek ranks 376th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon Creek's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 21.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salmon Creek's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.1%.

Salmon Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hazel Dell (0.5% Native American/Other), Lake Shore (0% Native American/Other), Felida (0.1% Native American/Other), and Barberton (1% Native American/Other). Salmon Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Vista (2.4% Native American/Other).

Salmon Creek's Multiracial Population

2,022 residents of Salmon Creek, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salmon Creek is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Salmon Creek ranks 265th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon Creek's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Salmon Creek's population has increased from 6.7% to 10.1%.

Salmon Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Hazel Dell (7.6% Multiracial), Lake Shore (3.7% Multiracial), Mount Vista (7.8% Multiracial), Felida (5.5% Multiracial), and Barberton (4.9% 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.