Union Gap, WA Demographics

A map of Union Gap's Population by Race

Union Gap, Washington has an estimated population of 6,584, a less than 1% change from the 6,568 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.6% Hispanic, 34.2% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Union Gap, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Union Gap has become 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 Union Gap, that probability was 53.2% in 2020 and 54.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Union Gap is ranked the 169th 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). Union Gap was ranked the 168th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Union Gap's White Population

2,253 residents of Union Gap, or 34.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Union Gap is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Union Gap ranks 591st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Gap's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Union Gap's population has decreased from 35.1% to 34.2%.

Union Gap is more White than neighboring Parker (10.3% White). Union Gap is less White than neighboring Yakima (42.7% White), Terrace Heights (59.9% White), Selah (61.5% White), and Moxee (57.5% White).

Union Gap's Black Population

0 residents of Union Gap, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Union Gap is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Union Gap ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Gap's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Union Gap's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Union Gap is less Black than neighboring Yakima (1% Black), Terrace Heights (1.8% Black), and Selah (0.3% Black).

Union Gap's Asian Population

179 residents of Union Gap, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Union Gap is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Union Gap ranks 486th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Gap's Asian population has grown by an estimated 411.4%. Asian residents' share of Union Gap's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.7%.

Union Gap is more Asian than neighboring Parker (0% Asian), Yakima (1.3% Asian), Selah (2.4% Asian), and Moxee (0.5% Asian). Union Gap is less Asian than neighboring Terrace Heights (3.7% Asian).

Union Gap's Hispanic Population

3,792 residents of Union Gap, or 57.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Union Gap is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Union Gap ranks 28th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Gap's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Union Gap's population has decreased from 58.6% to 57.6%.

Union Gap is more Hispanic than neighboring Yakima (49.4% Hispanic), Terrace Heights (28.9% Hispanic), Selah (28.5% Hispanic), and Moxee (41.6% Hispanic). Union Gap is less Hispanic than neighboring Parker (72.4% Hispanic).

Union Gap's Native American/Other Population

146 residents of Union Gap, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Union Gap is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Union Gap ranks 254th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Gap's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Union Gap's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Union Gap is more Native American/Other than neighboring Yakima (1.7% Native American/Other), Terrace Heights (1.5% Native American/Other), Selah (1.2% Native American/Other), and Moxee (0% Native American/Other). Union Gap is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parker (17.2% Native American/Other).

Union Gap's Multiracial Population

214 residents of Union Gap, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Union Gap is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Union Gap ranks 586th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Gap's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Union Gap's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.3%.

Union Gap is more Multiracial than neighboring Parker (0% Multiracial), and Moxee (0.4% Multiracial). Union Gap is less Multiracial than neighboring Yakima (4% Multiracial), Terrace Heights (4.3% Multiracial), and Selah (6.1% 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.