Silver Firs, WA Demographics

A map of Silver Firs's Population by Race

Silver Firs, Washington has an estimated population of 22,306, a less than 1% change from the 22,174 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.3% White, 18.3% Asian, 9.2% Hispanic, 8.9% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Silver Firs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Silver Firs has become considerably more 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 Silver Firs, that probability was 52.1% in 2020 and 57.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Silver Firs is ranked the 63rd 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). Silver Firs was ranked the 62nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Silver Firs's White Population

13,667 residents of Silver Firs, or 61.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Silver Firs is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Silver Firs ranks 462nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Firs's White population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Silver Firs's population has decreased from 66.6% to 61.3%.

Silver Firs is more White than neighboring Eastmont (57.1% White), and Mill Creek East (40.1% White). Silver Firs is less White than neighboring Clearview (81.9% White), and Cathcart (88.4% White).

Silver Firs's Black Population

275 residents of Silver Firs, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Silver Firs is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Silver Firs ranks 118th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Firs's Black population has declined by an estimated 39.2%. Black residents' share of Silver Firs's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.2%.

Silver Firs is more Black than neighboring Clearview (0% Black), and Cathcart (0% Black). Silver Firs is less Black than neighboring Eastmont (3.2% Black), Mill Creek East (3.2% Black), and Mill Creek (3.2% Black).

Silver Firs's Asian Population

4,078 residents of Silver Firs, or 18.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Silver Firs is higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Silver Firs ranks 37th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Firs's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Asian residents' share of Silver Firs's population has increased from 15.7% to 18.3%.

Silver Firs is more Asian than neighboring Clearview (7.9% Asian), and Cathcart (2.5% Asian). Silver Firs is less Asian than neighboring Eastmont (21.5% Asian), Mill Creek East (41.1% Asian), and Mill Creek (20.3% Asian).

Silver Firs's Hispanic Population

2,042 residents of Silver Firs, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Silver Firs is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Silver Firs ranks 337th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Firs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Silver Firs's population has increased from 7.3% to 9.2%.

Silver Firs is more Hispanic than neighboring Clearview (1.9% Hispanic), Cathcart (1.7% Hispanic), Eastmont (8.6% Hispanic), Mill Creek East (7% Hispanic), and Mill Creek (8.6% Hispanic).

Silver Firs's Native American/Other Population

258 residents of Silver Firs, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Silver Firs is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Silver Firs ranks 508th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Firs's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Silver Firs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Silver Firs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clearview (0.3% Native American/Other), Cathcart (0% Native American/Other), and Eastmont (1.1% Native American/Other). Silver Firs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mill Creek East (1.9% Native American/Other).

Silver Firs's Multiracial Population

1,986 residents of Silver Firs, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Silver Firs is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Silver Firs ranks 170th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Firs's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Silver Firs's population has increased from 7.4% to 8.9%.

Silver Firs is more Multiracial than neighboring Clearview (8% Multiracial), Cathcart (7.4% Multiracial), Eastmont (8.4% Multiracial), Mill Creek East (6.7% Multiracial), and Mill Creek (5.4% 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.