Touchet, WA Demographics
A map of Touchet's Population by Race
Touchet, Washington has an estimated population of 558, a dramatic increase from the 425 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.4% Hispanic, 41.6% White, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Touchet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Touchet has become slightly more 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 Touchet, that probability was 51.3% in 2020 and 52.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Touchet is ranked the 462nd 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). Touchet was ranked the 492nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Touchet's White Population
232 residents of Touchet, or 41.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Touchet is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Touchet ranks 508th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Touchet's White population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. White residents' share of Touchet's population has decreased from 60.5% to 41.6%.
Touchet is more White than neighboring Wallula (9% White). Touchet is less White than neighboring Umapine (45.5% White), Helix (64.1% White), Garrett (86.9% White), and College Place (71% White).
Touchet's Black Population
0 residents of Touchet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Touchet is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Touchet ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Touchet's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Touchet's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
Touchet is less Black than neighboring Garrett (0.5% Black), and College Place (0.9% Black).
Touchet's Asian Population
0 residents of Touchet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Touchet is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Touchet ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Touchet's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Touchet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Touchet is less Asian than neighboring College Place (3% Asian).
Touchet's Hispanic Population
309 residents of Touchet, or 55.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Touchet is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Touchet ranks 49th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Touchet's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 110.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Touchet's population has increased from 34.6% to 55.4%.
Touchet is more Hispanic than neighboring Umapine (54% Hispanic), Helix (1.5% Hispanic), Garrett (9.5% Hispanic), and College Place (19.3% Hispanic). Touchet is less Hispanic than neighboring Wallula (91% Hispanic).
Touchet's Native American/Other Population
8 residents of Touchet, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Touchet is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Touchet ranks 538th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Touchet's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Touchet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.
Touchet is more Native American/Other than neighboring Umapine (0% Native American/Other), Helix (0.4% Native American/Other), Wallula (0% Native American/Other), and Garrett (0.3% Native American/Other). Touchet is less Native American/Other than neighboring College Place (1.7% Native American/Other).
Touchet's Multiracial Population
9 residents of Touchet, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Touchet is lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Touchet ranks 572nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Touchet's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Touchet's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.6%.
Touchet is more Multiracial than neighboring Umapine (0.5% Multiracial), and Wallula (0% Multiracial). Touchet is less Multiracial than neighboring Helix (34% Multiracial), Garrett (2.8% Multiracial), and College Place (4.1% 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.