Washtucna, WA Demographics

A map of Washtucna's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	235	185	80.5%	87.7%
Hispanic	32	12	11.0%	5.7%
Native American/Other	18	5	6.2%	2.4%
Multiracial	7	7	2.4%	3.3%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.5%

Washtucna, Washington has an estimated population of 292, a dramatic increase from the 211 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.5% White, 11.0% Hispanic, 6.2% Native American/Other, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washtucna, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washtucna 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 Washtucna, that probability was 22.6% in 2020 and 33.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washtucna is ranked the 530th 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). Washtucna was ranked the 561st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washtucna's White Population

235 residents of Washtucna, or 80.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washtucna is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Washtucna ranks 66th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washtucna's White population has grown by an estimated 27.0%. White residents' share of Washtucna's population has decreased from 87.7% to 80.5%.

Washtucna is more White than neighboring Starbuck (63.4% White), Lind (47.6% White), and LaCrosse (65.5% White). Washtucna is less White than neighboring Kahlotus (91.9% White), and Ritzville (82.3% White).

Washtucna's Black Population

0 residents of Washtucna, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washtucna is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Washtucna ranks 368th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washtucna's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Washtucna's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Washtucna is less Black than neighboring LaCrosse (1.7% Black).

Washtucna's Asian Population

0 residents of Washtucna, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washtucna is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Washtucna ranks 498th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washtucna's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Washtucna's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Washtucna is less Asian than neighboring Ritzville (1.7% Asian).

Washtucna's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Washtucna, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washtucna is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Washtucna ranks 429th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washtucna's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Washtucna's population has increased from 5.7% to 11.0%.

Washtucna is more Hispanic than neighboring Kahlotus (5.6% Hispanic), Starbuck (0% Hispanic), and Ritzville (6.8% Hispanic). Washtucna is less Hispanic than neighboring Lind (35.2% Hispanic), and LaCrosse (12.9% Hispanic).

Washtucna's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Washtucna, or 6.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Washtucna is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Washtucna ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washtucna's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 260.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washtucna's population has increased from 2.4% to 6.2%.

Washtucna is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kahlotus (0% Native American/Other), and Ritzville (0.2% Native American/Other). Washtucna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Starbuck (14% Native American/Other), Lind (15.6% Native American/Other), and LaCrosse (15.7% Native American/Other).

Washtucna's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Washtucna, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washtucna is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Washtucna ranks 571st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washtucna's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Washtucna's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.4%.

Washtucna is more Multiracial than neighboring Lind (1.6% Multiracial). Washtucna is less Multiracial than neighboring Starbuck (22.6% Multiracial), Ritzville (9% Multiracial), and LaCrosse (4.2% 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.