Steptoe, WA Demographics

A map of Steptoe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	129	141	79.6%	88.1%
Multiracial	19	14	11.7%	8.8%
Hispanic	11	2	6.8%	1.3%
Asian	3	0	1.9%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	1.9%

Steptoe, Washington has an estimated population of 162, a slight increase from the 160 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.6% White, 11.7% Multiracial, 6.8% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Steptoe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Steptoe has become considerably more 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 Steptoe, that probability was 21.5% in 2020 and 34.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Steptoe is ranked the 572nd 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). Steptoe was ranked the 583rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Steptoe's White Population

129 residents of Steptoe, or 79.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Steptoe is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Steptoe ranks 57th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Steptoe's White population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Steptoe's population has decreased from 88.1% to 79.6%.

Steptoe is more White than neighboring Colfax (76.3% White), and Rosalia (78.9% White). Steptoe is less White than neighboring Oakesdale (80.8% White), Garfield (82.9% White), and Albion (95.6% White).

Steptoe's Black Population

0 residents of Steptoe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Steptoe is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Steptoe ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Steptoe's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Steptoe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Steptoe is less Black than neighboring Colfax (0.7% Black), and Rosalia (1.8% Black).

Steptoe's Asian Population

3 residents of Steptoe, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Steptoe is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Steptoe ranks 565th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Steptoe's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Asian residents' share of Steptoe's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.9%.

Steptoe is more Asian than neighboring Colfax (1% Asian), Oakesdale (0% Asian), Garfield (0% Asian), Rosalia (0% Asian), and Albion (0.8% Asian).

Steptoe's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Steptoe, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Steptoe is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Steptoe ranks 626th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Steptoe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Steptoe's population has increased from 1.3% to 6.8%.

Steptoe is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakesdale (5.8% Hispanic), Garfield (0% Hispanic), and Albion (0% Hispanic). Steptoe is less Hispanic than neighboring Colfax (15.2% Hispanic), and Rosalia (8.8% Hispanic).

Steptoe's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Steptoe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Steptoe is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Steptoe ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Steptoe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Steptoe's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Steptoe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Colfax (3.1% Native American/Other), Oakesdale (1.5% Native American/Other), Garfield (4.4% Native American/Other), Rosalia (3.5% Native American/Other), and Albion (0.8% Native American/Other).

Steptoe's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Steptoe, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Steptoe is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Steptoe ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Steptoe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Steptoe's population has increased from 8.8% to 11.7%.

Steptoe is more Multiracial than neighboring Colfax (3.7% Multiracial), Rosalia (7% Multiracial), and Albion (2.8% Multiracial). Steptoe is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakesdale (11.9% Multiracial), and Garfield (12.6% 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.