Tukwila, WA Demographics

A map of Tukwila's Population by Race

Tukwila, Washington has an estimated population of 21,451, a slight decrease from the 21,798 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 26.1% White, 24.0% Hispanic, 23.5% Asian, 17.7% Black, 4.9% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tukwila, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tukwila is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Tukwila, that probability was 78.0% in 2020 and 78.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tukwila is ranked the 67th 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). Tukwila was ranked the 64th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tukwila's White Population

5,597 residents of Tukwila, or 26.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tukwila is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Tukwila ranks 599th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tukwila's White population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Tukwila's population has decreased from 28.0% to 26.1%.

Tukwila is less White than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (30.1% White), SeaTac (27% White), Boulevard Park (43% White), Burien (45.7% White), and Renton (38.6% White).

Tukwila's Black Population

3,806 residents of Tukwila, or 17.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tukwila is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Tukwila ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tukwila's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Black residents' share of Tukwila's population has decreased from 18.6% to 17.7%.

Tukwila is more Black than neighboring Boulevard Park (12% Black), Burien (7.6% Black), and Renton (9% Black). Tukwila is less Black than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (22% Black), and SeaTac (24.4% Black).

Tukwila's Asian Population

5,040 residents of Tukwila, or 23.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tukwila is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Tukwila ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tukwila's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Asian residents' share of Tukwila's population has decreased from 26.1% to 23.5%.

Tukwila is more Asian than neighboring SeaTac (17.4% Asian), Boulevard Park (8.6% Asian), and Burien (15.3% Asian). Tukwila is less Asian than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (28.4% Asian), and Renton (26.4% Asian).

Tukwila's Hispanic Population

5,145 residents of Tukwila, or 24.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tukwila is higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Tukwila ranks 101st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tukwila's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Tukwila's population has increased from 18.7% to 24.0%.

Tukwila is more Hispanic than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (9.5% Hispanic), SeaTac (22.8% Hispanic), and Renton (15.6% Hispanic). Tukwila is less Hispanic than neighboring Boulevard Park (30.5% Hispanic), and Burien (24.2% Hispanic).

Tukwila's Native American/Other Population

1,053 residents of Tukwila, or 4.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tukwila is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Tukwila ranks 125th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tukwila's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 43.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tukwila's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.9%.

Tukwila is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (1.3% Native American/Other), SeaTac (1.8% Native American/Other), Boulevard Park (2.3% Native American/Other), Burien (1.7% Native American/Other), and Renton (1.8% Native American/Other).

Tukwila's Multiracial Population

810 residents of Tukwila, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tukwila is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Tukwila ranks 445th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tukwila's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Tukwila's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.8%.

Tukwila is more Multiracial than neighboring Boulevard Park (3.7% Multiracial). Tukwila is less Multiracial than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (8.7% Multiracial), SeaTac (6.7% Multiracial), Burien (5.5% Multiracial), and Renton (8.5% 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.