South Creek, WA Demographics

A map of South Creek's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,152	2,048	52.6%	81.3%
Multiracial	439	184	20.0%	7.3%
Asian	395	37	18.0%	1.5%
Hispanic	113	158	5.2%	6.3%
Black	54	37	2.5%	1.5%
Native American/Other	38	55	1.7%	2.2%

South Creek, Washington has an estimated population of 2,191, a large decrease from the 2,519 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.6% White, 20.0% Multiracial, 18.0% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 2.5% Black, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Creek has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 South Creek, that probability was 32.9% in 2020 and 64.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Creek is ranked the 303rd 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). South Creek was ranked the 281st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Creek's White Population

1,152 residents of South Creek, or 52.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Creek is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. South Creek ranks 255th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 43.8%. White residents' share of South Creek's population has decreased from 81.3% to 52.6%.

South Creek is more White than neighboring Frederickson (48.5% White), and Spanaway (48% White). South Creek is less White than neighboring Elk Plain (69.2% White), Graham (64.6% White), and Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) (70.8% White).

South Creek's Black Population

54 residents of South Creek, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Creek is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. South Creek ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Creek's Black population has grown by an estimated 45.9%. Black residents' share of South Creek's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.5%.

South Creek is less Black than neighboring Elk Plain (4.1% Black), Frederickson (9.3% Black), Spanaway (9.5% Black), Graham (4.1% Black), and Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) (7.4% Black).

South Creek's Asian Population

395 residents of South Creek, or 18.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Creek is higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. South Creek ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Creek's Asian population has grown by an estimated 967.6%. Asian residents' share of South Creek's population has increased from 1.5% to 18.0%.

South Creek is more Asian than neighboring Elk Plain (4% Asian), Frederickson (6.8% Asian), Spanaway (6.9% Asian), Graham (4.7% Asian), and Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) (1.8% Asian).

South Creek's Hispanic Population

113 residents of South Creek, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Creek is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Creek ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Creek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.5%. Hispanic residents' share of South Creek's population has decreased from 6.3% to 5.2%.

South Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) (3.9% Hispanic). South Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Elk Plain (13.1% Hispanic), Frederickson (19.9% Hispanic), Spanaway (18.4% Hispanic), and Graham (13.1% Hispanic).

South Creek's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of South Creek, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Creek is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. South Creek ranks 257th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Creek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Creek's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.7%.

South Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elk Plain (3.6% Native American/Other), Frederickson (4% Native American/Other), Spanaway (4.7% Native American/Other), Graham (3.9% Native American/Other), and Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) (9.5% Native American/Other).

South Creek's Multiracial Population

439 residents of South Creek, or 20.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Creek is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Creek ranks 175th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Creek's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 138.6%. Multiracial residents' share of South Creek's population has increased from 7.3% to 20.0%.

South Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Elk Plain (6.1% Multiracial), Frederickson (11.5% Multiracial), Spanaway (12.6% Multiracial), Graham (9.6% Multiracial), and Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) (6.5% 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.