Washington Demographics

A map of Washington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,935,558	4,918,820	63.1%	63.8%
Hispanic	1,123,614	1,059,213	14.4%	13.7%
Asian	759,625	723,062	9.7%	9.4%
Multiracial	533,027	511,114	6.8%	6.6%
Black	300,646	296,170	3.8%	3.8%
Native American/Other	163,646	196,902	2.1%	2.6%

Washington has an estimated population of 7,816,116, a slight increase from the 7,705,281 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.1% White, 14.4% Hispanic, 9.7% Asian, 6.8% Multiracial, 3.8% Black, and 2.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washington has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Washington, that probability was 55.8% in 2020 and 56.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washington is ranked the 13th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Washington was ranked the 13th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Washington's White Population

4,935,558 residents of Washington, or 63.1% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Washington is 28th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 63.8% to 63.1%.

Washington is more White than neighboring Nevada (44.8% White), and California (33.8% White). Washington is less White than neighboring Oregon (71.4% White), Idaho (78.6% White). and Montana (83.6% White).

Washington's Black Population

300,646 residents of Washington, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Washington is 36th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Black residents' share of Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Washington is more Black than neighboring Oregon (1.8% Black), Idaho (0.7% Black), and Montana (0.4% Black). Washington is less Black than neighboring Nevada (9% Black), and California (5.2% Black),

Washington's Asian Population

759,625 residents of Washington, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Washington is 5th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Asian residents' share of Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.7%.

Washington is more Asian than neighboring Oregon (4.4% Asian), Idaho (1.3% Asian), Nevada (8.8% Asian), and Montana (0.8% Asian). Washington is less Asian than neighboring California (15.3% Asian),

Washington's Hispanic Population

1,123,614 residents of Washington, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Washington is 15th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Washington's population has increased from 13.7% to 14.4%.

Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Idaho (13.6% Hispanic), and Montana (4.6% Hispanic). Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring Oregon (14.7% Hispanic), Nevada (29.6% Hispanic). and California (40.2% Hispanic).

Washington's Native American/Other Population

163,646 residents of Washington, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Washington is 9th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 2.6% to 2.1%.

Washington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oregon (1.6% Native American/Other), Idaho (1.5% Native American/Other), Nevada (1.9% Native American/Other), and California (1.2% Native American/Other). Washington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montana (5.9% Native American/Other),

Washington's Multiracial Population

533,027 residents of Washington, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Washington is 4th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.8%.

Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring Oregon (6.1% Multiracial), Idaho (4.2% Multiracial), Nevada (6% Multiracial), California (4.4% Multiracial), and Montana (4.7% 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.