Suncrest, WA Demographics
A map of Suncrest's Population by Race
Suncrest, Washington has an estimated population of 5,345, a slight decrease from the 5,413 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.0% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 3.5% Native American/Other, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 1.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Suncrest, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Suncrest has become 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 Suncrest, that probability was 24.4% in 2020 and 25.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Suncrest is ranked the 192nd 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). Suncrest was ranked the 189th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Suncrest's White Population
4,596 residents of Suncrest, or 86.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Suncrest is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Suncrest ranks 91st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Suncrest's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Suncrest's population has decreased from 86.6% to 86.0%.
Suncrest is more White than neighboring Airway Heights (57.6% White), Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) (84.1% White), Country Homes (80.2% White), and Town and Country (84% White). Suncrest is less White than neighboring Clayton (94.2% White).
Suncrest's Black Population
66 residents of Suncrest, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Suncrest is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Suncrest ranks 406th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Suncrest's Black population has grown by an estimated 214.3%. Black residents' share of Suncrest's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.
Suncrest is more Black than neighboring Clayton (0% Black), Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) (0.7% Black), and Country Homes (1.1% Black). Suncrest is less Black than neighboring Airway Heights (6% Black), and Town and Country (1.4% Black).
Suncrest's Asian Population
75 residents of Suncrest, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Suncrest is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Suncrest ranks 396th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Suncrest's Asian population has grown by an estimated 44.2%. Asian residents' share of Suncrest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.
Suncrest is more Asian than neighboring Clayton (0% Asian). Suncrest is less Asian than neighboring Airway Heights (4.3% Asian), Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) (4% Asian), Country Homes (1.9% Asian), and Town and Country (2.6% Asian).
Suncrest's Hispanic Population
287 residents of Suncrest, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Suncrest is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Suncrest ranks 550th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Suncrest's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Suncrest's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.4%.
Suncrest is more Hispanic than neighboring Clayton (0% Hispanic), Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) (4.6% Hispanic), and Town and Country (4.2% Hispanic). Suncrest is less Hispanic than neighboring Airway Heights (11.5% Hispanic), and Country Homes (9% Hispanic).
Suncrest's Native American/Other Population
187 residents of Suncrest, or 3.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Suncrest is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Suncrest ranks 221st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Suncrest's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 45.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Suncrest's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.5%.
Suncrest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) (0.4% Native American/Other), Country Homes (1% Native American/Other), and Town and Country (1.2% Native American/Other). Suncrest is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clayton (5.8% Native American/Other), and Airway Heights (13.4% Native American/Other).
Suncrest's Multiracial Population
134 residents of Suncrest, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Suncrest is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Suncrest ranks 385th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Suncrest's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Suncrest's population has decreased from 5.8% to 2.5%.
Suncrest is more Multiracial than neighboring Clayton (0% Multiracial). Suncrest is less Multiracial than neighboring Airway Heights (7.3% Multiracial), Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) (6.1% Multiracial), Country Homes (6.8% Multiracial), and Town and Country (6.7% 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.