Snohomish, WA Demographics

A map of Snohomish's Population by Race

Snohomish, Washington has an estimated population of 10,239, a slight increase from the 10,126 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.7% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 3.1% Asian, 0.9% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Snohomish, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Snohomish 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 Snohomish, that probability was 35.8% in 2020 and 32.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Snohomish is ranked the 131st 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). Snohomish was ranked the 129th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Snohomish's White Population

8,365 residents of Snohomish, or 81.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Snohomish is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Snohomish ranks 309th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Snohomish's White population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Snohomish's population has increased from 79.2% to 81.7%.

Snohomish is more White than neighboring Cavalero (65.4% White), and Lake Stevens (67.6% White). Snohomish is less White than neighboring Bunk Foss (82.1% White), Fobes Hill (86.3% White), and Cathcart (88.4% White).

Snohomish's Black Population

94 residents of Snohomish, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Snohomish is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Snohomish ranks 291st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Snohomish's Black population has grown by an estimated 36.2%. Black residents' share of Snohomish's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Snohomish is more Black than neighboring Bunk Foss (0.1% Black), Fobes Hill (0.7% Black), Cavalero (0% Black), and Cathcart (0% Black). Snohomish is less Black than neighboring Lake Stevens (2.5% Black).

Snohomish's Asian Population

313 residents of Snohomish, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Snohomish is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Snohomish ranks 205th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Snohomish's Asian population has grown by an estimated 31.5%. Asian residents' share of Snohomish's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.1%.

Snohomish is more Asian than neighboring Bunk Foss (2% Asian), Fobes Hill (0% Asian), and Cathcart (2.5% Asian). Snohomish is less Asian than neighboring Cavalero (7.9% Asian), and Lake Stevens (10.1% Asian).

Snohomish's Hispanic Population

914 residents of Snohomish, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Snohomish is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Snohomish ranks 230th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Snohomish's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Snohomish's population has decreased from 9.9% to 8.9%.

Snohomish is more Hispanic than neighboring Fobes Hill (5.8% Hispanic), and Cathcart (1.7% Hispanic). Snohomish is less Hispanic than neighboring Bunk Foss (9.7% Hispanic), Cavalero (18.3% Hispanic), and Lake Stevens (11.3% Hispanic).

Snohomish's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Snohomish, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Snohomish is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Snohomish ranks 386th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Snohomish's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Snohomish's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.8%.

Snohomish is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fobes Hill (0.2% Native American/Other), Cavalero (0% Native American/Other), and Cathcart (0% Native American/Other). Snohomish is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bunk Foss (1.1% Native American/Other), and Lake Stevens (1.4% Native American/Other).

Snohomish's Multiracial Population

472 residents of Snohomish, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Snohomish is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Snohomish ranks 319th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Snohomish's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Snohomish's population has decreased from 6.3% to 4.6%.

Snohomish is less Multiracial than neighboring Bunk Foss (5% Multiracial), Fobes Hill (7% Multiracial), Cavalero (8.4% Multiracial), Lake Stevens (7% Multiracial), and Cathcart (7.4% 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.