Waitsburg, WA Demographics

A map of Waitsburg's Population by Race

Waitsburg, Washington has an estimated population of 1,083, a decrease from the 1,166 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.4% White, 19.9% Hispanic, 7.0% Multiracial, 2.7% Native American/Other, 0.5% Black, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waitsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waitsburg has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Waitsburg, that probability was 28.4% in 2020 and 47.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waitsburg is ranked the 389th 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). Waitsburg was ranked the 379th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waitsburg's White Population

752 residents of Waitsburg, or 69.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waitsburg is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Waitsburg ranks 184th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waitsburg's White population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. White residents' share of Waitsburg's population has decreased from 84.0% to 69.4%.

Waitsburg is more White than neighboring Starbuck (63.4% White). Waitsburg is less White than neighboring Dixie (83.5% White), Prescott (76.9% White), Dayton (75.5% White), and Walla Walla East (75.8% White).

Waitsburg's Black Population

5 residents of Waitsburg, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waitsburg is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Waitsburg ranks 454th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waitsburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Waitsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Waitsburg is more Black than neighboring Dixie (0% Black), Prescott (0% Black), Starbuck (0% Black), and Walla Walla East (0% Black). Waitsburg is less Black than neighboring Dayton (0.8% Black).

Waitsburg's Asian Population

5 residents of Waitsburg, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waitsburg is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Waitsburg ranks 551st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waitsburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Asian residents' share of Waitsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Waitsburg is more Asian than neighboring Dixie (0% Asian), and Starbuck (0% Asian). Waitsburg is less Asian than neighboring Prescott (3.9% Asian), Dayton (2.7% Asian), and Walla Walla East (1.3% Asian).

Waitsburg's Hispanic Population

216 residents of Waitsburg, or 19.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waitsburg is higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Waitsburg ranks 274th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waitsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 111.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Waitsburg's population has increased from 8.7% to 19.9%.

Waitsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Dixie (8.3% Hispanic), Prescott (9.3% Hispanic), Dayton (10.8% Hispanic), Starbuck (0% Hispanic), and Walla Walla East (19.2% Hispanic).

Waitsburg's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Waitsburg, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waitsburg is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Waitsburg ranks 366th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waitsburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 52.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waitsburg's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.7%.

Waitsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dixie (0% Native American/Other), Prescott (1.5% Native American/Other), Dayton (0.3% Native American/Other), and Walla Walla East (0% Native American/Other). Waitsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Starbuck (14% Native American/Other).

Waitsburg's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Waitsburg, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waitsburg is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Waitsburg ranks 444th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waitsburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Waitsburg's population has increased from 5.2% to 7.0%.

Waitsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Walla Walla East (3.6% Multiracial). Waitsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Dixie (8.3% Multiracial), Prescott (8.5% Multiracial), Dayton (10% Multiracial), and Starbuck (22.6% 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.