Steilacoom, WA Demographics

A map of Steilacoom's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,559	4,391	68.2%	65.3%
Hispanic	877	633	13.1%	9.4%
Multiracial	611	726	9.1%	10.8%
Asian	334	477	5.0%	7.1%
Black	294	359	4.4%	5.3%
Native American/Other	11	141	0.2%	2.1%

Steilacoom, Washington has an estimated population of 6,686, a less than 1% change from the 6,727 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.2% White, 13.1% Hispanic, 9.1% Multiracial, 5.0% Asian, 4.4% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Steilacoom, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Steilacoom 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 Steilacoom, that probability was 54.5% in 2020 and 50.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Steilacoom is ranked the 167th 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). Steilacoom was ranked the 166th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Steilacoom's White Population

4,559 residents of Steilacoom, or 68.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Steilacoom is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Steilacoom ranks 474th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Steilacoom's White population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Steilacoom's population has increased from 65.3% to 68.2%.

Steilacoom is more White than neighboring Ketron Island (0% White), North Fort Lewis (50.4% White), Lakewood (45% White), University Place (59% White), and Fort Lewis (41.6% White).

Steilacoom's Black Population

294 residents of Steilacoom, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Steilacoom is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Steilacoom ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Steilacoom's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Black residents' share of Steilacoom's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.4%.

Steilacoom is more Black than neighboring Ketron Island (0% Black). Steilacoom is less Black than neighboring North Fort Lewis (9% Black), Lakewood (13.3% Black), University Place (7.1% Black), and Fort Lewis (16.6% Black).

Steilacoom's Asian Population

334 residents of Steilacoom, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Steilacoom is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Steilacoom ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Steilacoom's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.0%. Asian residents' share of Steilacoom's population has decreased from 7.1% to 5.0%.

Steilacoom is more Asian than neighboring Ketron Island (0% Asian), North Fort Lewis (4.3% Asian), and Fort Lewis (3.6% Asian). Steilacoom is less Asian than neighboring Lakewood (6.9% Asian), and University Place (10.7% Asian).

Steilacoom's Hispanic Population

877 residents of Steilacoom, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Steilacoom is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Steilacoom ranks 251st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Steilacoom's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Steilacoom's population has increased from 9.4% to 13.1%.

Steilacoom is more Hispanic than neighboring Ketron Island (0% Hispanic), and University Place (12.4% Hispanic). Steilacoom is less Hispanic than neighboring North Fort Lewis (22.5% Hispanic), Lakewood (18.8% Hispanic), and Fort Lewis (26.5% Hispanic).

Steilacoom's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Steilacoom, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Steilacoom is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Steilacoom ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Steilacoom's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 92.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Steilacoom's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.2%.

Steilacoom is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ketron Island (0% Native American/Other). Steilacoom is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Fort Lewis (3.5% Native American/Other), Lakewood (4.7% Native American/Other), University Place (1.2% Native American/Other), and Fort Lewis (4.6% Native American/Other).

Steilacoom's Multiracial Population

611 residents of Steilacoom, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Steilacoom is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Steilacoom ranks 11th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Steilacoom's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Steilacoom's population has decreased from 10.8% to 9.1%.

Steilacoom is more Multiracial than neighboring Ketron Island (0% Multiracial), and Fort Lewis (7% Multiracial). Steilacoom is less Multiracial than neighboring North Fort Lewis (10.2% Multiracial), Lakewood (11.2% Multiracial), and University Place (9.5% 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.