West Clarkston-Highland, WA Demographics

A map of West Clarkston-Highland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,756	4,757	87.4%	86.7%
Hispanic	264	265	4.8%	4.8%
Multiracial	211	289	3.9%	5.3%
Native American/Other	175	102	3.2%	1.9%
Black	30	33	0.6%	0.6%
Asian	8	42	0.1%	0.8%

West Clarkston-Highland, Washington has an estimated population of 5,444, a less than 1% change from the 5,488 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.4% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.2% Native American/Other, 0.6% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Clarkston-Highland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Clarkston-Highland has become less 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 West Clarkston-Highland, that probability was 24.3% in 2020 and 23.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Clarkston-Highland is ranked the 190th 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). West Clarkston-Highland was ranked the 185th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Clarkston-Highland's White Population

4,756 residents of West Clarkston-Highland, or 87.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Clarkston-Highland is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. West Clarkston-Highland ranks 89th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Clarkston-Highland's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of West Clarkston-Highland's population has increased from 86.7% to 87.4%.

West Clarkston-Highland is more White than neighboring Clarkston (81.9% White), and Asotin (86.6% White). West Clarkston-Highland is less White than neighboring Clarkston Heights-Vineland (90.8% White), Lewiston (88.5% White), and Uniontown (87.5% White).

West Clarkston-Highland's Black Population

30 residents of West Clarkston-Highland, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Clarkston-Highland is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. West Clarkston-Highland ranks 318th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Clarkston-Highland's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Black residents' share of West Clarkston-Highland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

West Clarkston-Highland is more Black than neighboring Clarkston Heights-Vineland (0% Black), Asotin (0% Black), Lewiston (0.2% Black), and Uniontown (0% Black). West Clarkston-Highland is less Black than neighboring Clarkston (2.3% Black).

West Clarkston-Highland's Asian Population

8 residents of West Clarkston-Highland, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Clarkston-Highland is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. West Clarkston-Highland ranks 438th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Clarkston-Highland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 81.0%. Asian residents' share of West Clarkston-Highland's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

West Clarkston-Highland is more Asian than neighboring Asotin (0% Asian). West Clarkston-Highland is less Asian than neighboring Clarkston (3.4% Asian), Lewiston (1% Asian), and Uniontown (5.5% Asian).

West Clarkston-Highland's Hispanic Population

264 residents of West Clarkston-Highland, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Clarkston-Highland is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Clarkston-Highland ranks 500th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Clarkston-Highland's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of West Clarkston-Highland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

West Clarkston-Highland is more Hispanic than neighboring Clarkston (4.7% Hispanic), Clarkston Heights-Vineland (4% Hispanic), Lewiston (4.2% Hispanic), and Uniontown (2% Hispanic). West Clarkston-Highland is less Hispanic than neighboring Asotin (7.5% Hispanic).

West Clarkston-Highland's Native American/Other Population

175 residents of West Clarkston-Highland, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Clarkston-Highland is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. West Clarkston-Highland ranks 316th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Clarkston-Highland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 71.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Clarkston-Highland's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.2%.

West Clarkston-Highland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clarkston (1.8% Native American/Other), Clarkston Heights-Vineland (0.8% Native American/Other), Asotin (1.1% Native American/Other), Lewiston (2% Native American/Other), and Uniontown (0% Native American/Other).

West Clarkston-Highland's Multiracial Population

211 residents of West Clarkston-Highland, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Clarkston-Highland is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Clarkston-Highland ranks 439th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Clarkston-Highland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Clarkston-Highland's population has decreased from 5.3% to 3.9%.

West Clarkston-Highland is less Multiracial than neighboring Clarkston (5.9% Multiracial), Clarkston Heights-Vineland (4.2% Multiracial), Asotin (4.8% Multiracial), Lewiston (4.2% Multiracial), and Uniontown (5% 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.