Shoreline, WA Demographics

A map of Shoreline's Population by Race

Shoreline, Washington has an estimated population of 61,431, an increase from the 58,608 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.6% White, 14.4% Asian, 8.7% Hispanic, 7.7% Multiracial, 6.6% Black, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shoreline, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shoreline has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Shoreline, that probability was 59.4% in 2020 and 58.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shoreline is ranked the 23rd 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). Shoreline was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shoreline's White Population

37,828 residents of Shoreline, or 61.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shoreline is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Shoreline ranks 511th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shoreline's White population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Shoreline's population has increased from 60.3% to 61.6%.

Shoreline is more White than neighboring Mountlake Terrace (59.8% White). Shoreline is less White than neighboring Esperance (70.2% White), Woodway (78.7% White), Edmonds (72.5% White), and Lake Forest Park (68.3% White).

Shoreline's Black Population

4,061 residents of Shoreline, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shoreline is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Shoreline ranks 39th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shoreline's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Black residents' share of Shoreline's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.6%.

Shoreline is more Black than neighboring Esperance (0% Black), Mountlake Terrace (4.2% Black), Woodway (1.9% Black), Edmonds (2.3% Black), and Lake Forest Park (5.2% Black).

Shoreline's Asian Population

8,840 residents of Shoreline, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shoreline is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Shoreline ranks 36th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shoreline's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Asian residents' share of Shoreline's population has decreased from 15.9% to 14.4%.

Shoreline is more Asian than neighboring Mountlake Terrace (11.5% Asian), Woodway (8.5% Asian), Edmonds (10% Asian), and Lake Forest Park (11.2% Asian). Shoreline is less Asian than neighboring Esperance (14.6% Asian).

Shoreline's Hispanic Population

5,374 residents of Shoreline, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shoreline is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Shoreline ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shoreline's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Shoreline's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.7%.

Shoreline is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodway (1.9% Hispanic), Edmonds (6.1% Hispanic), and Lake Forest Park (5.9% Hispanic). Shoreline is less Hispanic than neighboring Esperance (9.1% Hispanic), and Mountlake Terrace (15.3% Hispanic).

Shoreline's Native American/Other Population

591 residents of Shoreline, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shoreline is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Shoreline ranks 424th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shoreline's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shoreline's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Shoreline is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodway (0% Native American/Other). Shoreline is less Native American/Other than neighboring Esperance (3.8% Native American/Other), Mountlake Terrace (1.1% Native American/Other), Edmonds (1.9% Native American/Other), and Lake Forest Park (1.7% Native American/Other).

Shoreline's Multiracial Population

4,737 residents of Shoreline, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shoreline is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Shoreline ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shoreline's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Shoreline's population has increased from 7.1% to 7.7%.

Shoreline is more Multiracial than neighboring Esperance (2.2% Multiracial), and Edmonds (7.3% Multiracial). Shoreline is less Multiracial than neighboring Mountlake Terrace (8.1% Multiracial), and Woodway (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.