Tanglewilde, WA Demographics

A map of Tanglewilde's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,146	3,464	65.7%	55.3%
Hispanic	1,195	998	18.9%	15.9%
Asian	440	588	7.0%	9.4%
Multiracial	283	573	4.5%	9.1%
Native American/Other	164	271	2.6%	4.3%
Black	86	371	1.4%	5.9%

Tanglewilde, Washington has an estimated population of 6,314, a less than 1% change from the 6,265 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.7% White, 18.9% Hispanic, 7.0% Asian, 4.5% Multiracial, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tanglewilde, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tanglewilde has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Tanglewilde, that probability was 64.6% in 2020 and 52.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tanglewilde is ranked the 174th 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). Tanglewilde was ranked the 173rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tanglewilde's White Population

4,146 residents of Tanglewilde, or 65.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tanglewilde is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Tanglewilde ranks 535th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tanglewilde's White population has grown by an estimated 19.7%. White residents' share of Tanglewilde's population has increased from 55.3% to 65.7%.

Tanglewilde is more White than neighboring Lacey (63.3% White), Nisqually Indian Community (23.2% White), and DuPont (57.4% White). Tanglewilde is less White than neighboring Olympia (71.2% White), and Anderson Island (80% White).

Tanglewilde's Black Population

86 residents of Tanglewilde, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tanglewilde is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Tanglewilde ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tanglewilde's Black population has declined by an estimated 76.8%. Black residents' share of Tanglewilde's population has decreased from 5.9% to 1.4%.

Tanglewilde is more Black than neighboring Nisqually Indian Community (0.6% Black), and Anderson Island (0.9% Black). Tanglewilde is less Black than neighboring Lacey (5.8% Black), Olympia (2.7% Black), and DuPont (4.5% Black).

Tanglewilde's Asian Population

440 residents of Tanglewilde, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tanglewilde is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Tanglewilde ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tanglewilde's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.2%. Asian residents' share of Tanglewilde's population has decreased from 9.4% to 7.0%.

Tanglewilde is more Asian than neighboring Nisqually Indian Community (0.5% Asian), Olympia (6.7% Asian), and Anderson Island (0% Asian). Tanglewilde is less Asian than neighboring Lacey (9.2% Asian), and DuPont (14.4% Asian).

Tanglewilde's Hispanic Population

1,195 residents of Tanglewilde, or 18.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tanglewilde is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Tanglewilde ranks 125th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tanglewilde's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Tanglewilde's population has increased from 15.9% to 18.9%.

Tanglewilde is more Hispanic than neighboring Lacey (11.4% Hispanic), Nisqually Indian Community (9.7% Hispanic), Olympia (10.6% Hispanic), Anderson Island (3.8% Hispanic), and DuPont (12.3% Hispanic).

Tanglewilde's Native American/Other Population

164 residents of Tanglewilde, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tanglewilde is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Tanglewilde ranks 78th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tanglewilde's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tanglewilde's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.6%.

Tanglewilde is more Native American/Other than neighboring Olympia (1.5% Native American/Other), and Anderson Island (0.7% Native American/Other). Tanglewilde is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lacey (2.8% Native American/Other), Nisqually Indian Community (59.1% Native American/Other), and DuPont (3.4% Native American/Other).

Tanglewilde's Multiracial Population

283 residents of Tanglewilde, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tanglewilde is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Tanglewilde ranks 56th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tanglewilde's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Tanglewilde's population has decreased from 9.1% to 4.5%.

Tanglewilde is less Multiracial than neighboring Lacey (7.5% Multiracial), Nisqually Indian Community (6.8% Multiracial), Olympia (7.3% Multiracial), Anderson Island (14.6% Multiracial), and DuPont (8% 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.