West Pasco, WA Demographics

A map of West Pasco's Population by Race

West Pasco, Washington has an estimated population of 1,122, a dramatic decrease from the 1,747 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.6% White, 20.4% Hispanic, 11.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Pasco, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Pasco is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Pasco, that probability was 48.9% in 2020 and 48.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Pasco is ranked the 385th 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 Pasco was ranked the 335th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Pasco's White Population

759 residents of West Pasco, or 67.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Pasco is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. West Pasco ranks 470th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pasco's White population has declined by an estimated 33.7%. White residents' share of West Pasco's population has increased from 65.5% to 67.6%.

West Pasco is more White than neighboring Pasco (34% White), Kennewick (58.2% White), Finley (63.2% White), and Burbank (65.1% White). West Pasco is less White than neighboring Richland (72.2% White).

West Pasco's Black Population

0 residents of West Pasco, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Pasco is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. West Pasco ranks 440th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pasco's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of West Pasco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Pasco is less Black than neighboring Pasco (1.8% Black), Kennewick (2.2% Black), and Richland (1% Black).

West Pasco's Asian Population

0 residents of West Pasco, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Pasco is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. West Pasco ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

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

West Pasco is less Asian than neighboring Pasco (1.8% Asian), Kennewick (2% Asian), Richland (6.4% Asian), and Burbank (0.3% Asian).

West Pasco's Hispanic Population

229 residents of West Pasco, or 20.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Pasco is higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Pasco ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pasco's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.9%. Hispanic residents' share of West Pasco's population has decreased from 28.4% to 20.4%.

West Pasco is more Hispanic than neighboring Richland (14.8% Hispanic). West Pasco is less Hispanic than neighboring Pasco (58.5% Hispanic), Kennewick (33% Hispanic), Finley (31.5% Hispanic), and Burbank (28.5% Hispanic).

West Pasco's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Pasco, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Pasco is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. West Pasco ranks 400th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pasco's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Pasco's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

West Pasco is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pasco (0.9% Native American/Other), Kennewick (1.2% Native American/Other), Richland (1.1% Native American/Other), Finley (0.9% Native American/Other), and Burbank (1.3% Native American/Other).

West Pasco's Multiracial Population

134 residents of West Pasco, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Pasco is higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Pasco ranks 557th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pasco's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 116.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Pasco's population has increased from 3.5% to 11.9%.

West Pasco is more Multiracial than neighboring Pasco (3% Multiracial), Kennewick (3.3% Multiracial), Richland (4.4% Multiracial), Finley (4.4% Multiracial), and Burbank (4.8% 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.