Tumwater, WA Demographics

A map of Tumwater's Population by Race

Tumwater, Washington has an estimated population of 26,956, an increase from the 25,350 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.5% White, 9.3% Hispanic, 9.0% Multiracial, 7.3% Asian, 4.6% Black, and 3.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tumwater, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tumwater has become considerably 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 Tumwater, that probability was 44.6% in 2020 and 53.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tumwater is ranked the 48th 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). Tumwater was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tumwater's White Population

17,935 residents of Tumwater, or 66.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tumwater is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Tumwater ranks 400th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tumwater's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Tumwater's population has decreased from 73.2% to 66.5%.

Tumwater is more White than neighboring Lacey (63.3% White), and Tanglewilde (65.7% White). Tumwater is less White than neighboring Olympia (71.2% White), Tenino (70.6% White), and Bucoda (87.9% White).

Tumwater's Black Population

1,240 residents of Tumwater, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tumwater is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Tumwater ranks 95th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tumwater's Black population has grown by an estimated 94.7%. Black residents' share of Tumwater's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.6%.

Tumwater is more Black than neighboring Olympia (2.7% Black), Tenino (3.6% Black), Tanglewilde (1.4% Black), and Bucoda (0% Black). Tumwater is less Black than neighboring Lacey (5.8% Black).

Tumwater's Asian Population

1,965 residents of Tumwater, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tumwater is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Tumwater ranks 117th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tumwater's Asian population has grown by an estimated 46.1%. Asian residents' share of Tumwater's population has increased from 5.3% to 7.3%.

Tumwater is more Asian than neighboring Olympia (6.7% Asian), Tenino (3% Asian), Tanglewilde (7% Asian), and Bucoda (0.6% Asian). Tumwater is less Asian than neighboring Lacey (9.2% Asian).

Tumwater's Hispanic Population

2,503 residents of Tumwater, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tumwater is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Tumwater ranks 277th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tumwater's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Tumwater's population has increased from 8.7% to 9.3%.

Tumwater is more Hispanic than neighboring Tenino (4.2% Hispanic), and Bucoda (0.8% Hispanic). Tumwater is less Hispanic than neighboring Olympia (10.6% Hispanic), Lacey (11.4% Hispanic), and Tanglewilde (18.9% Hispanic).

Tumwater's Native American/Other Population

888 residents of Tumwater, or 3.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tumwater is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Tumwater ranks 231st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tumwater's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 51.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tumwater's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.3%.

Tumwater is more Native American/Other than neighboring Olympia (1.5% Native American/Other), Lacey (2.8% Native American/Other), Tenino (1.4% Native American/Other), Tanglewilde (2.6% Native American/Other), and Bucoda (0% Native American/Other).

Tumwater's Multiracial Population

2,425 residents of Tumwater, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tumwater is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Tumwater ranks 110th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tumwater's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Tumwater's population has increased from 8.0% to 9.0%.

Tumwater is more Multiracial than neighboring Olympia (7.3% Multiracial), Lacey (7.5% Multiracial), and Tanglewilde (4.5% Multiracial). Tumwater is less Multiracial than neighboring Tenino (17.3% Multiracial), and Bucoda (10.7% 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.