Wishram, WA Demographics

A map of Wishram's Population by Race

Wishram, Washington has an estimated population of 411, a large increase from the 366 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% White, 8.3% Native American/Other, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wishram, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wishram has become considerably 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 Wishram, that probability was 38.6% in 2020 and 20.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wishram is ranked the 498th 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). Wishram was ranked the 511th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wishram's White Population

366 residents of Wishram, or 89.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wishram is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Wishram ranks 341st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wishram's White population has grown by an estimated 29.8%. White residents' share of Wishram's population has increased from 77.0% to 89.1%.

Wishram is more White than neighboring Centerville (84% White), Biggs Junction (0% White), Dallesport (54.7% White), and Goldendale (85.2% White). Wishram is less White than neighboring Maryhill (100% White).

Wishram's Black Population

0 residents of Wishram, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wishram is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Wishram ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wishram's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Wishram's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wishram is less Black than neighboring Dallesport (0.6% Black).

Wishram's Asian Population

0 residents of Wishram, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wishram is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Wishram ranks 536th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

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

Wishram is less Asian than neighboring Dallesport (2.7% Asian), and Goldendale (0.2% Asian).

Wishram's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Wishram, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wishram is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Wishram ranks 573rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wishram's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wishram's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.7%.

Wishram is more Hispanic than neighboring Centerville (0% Hispanic), Biggs Junction (0% Hispanic), and Maryhill (0% Hispanic). Wishram is less Hispanic than neighboring Dallesport (31.9% Hispanic), and Goldendale (7.8% Hispanic).

Wishram's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Wishram, or 8.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wishram is higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Wishram ranks 36th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wishram's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wishram's population has decreased from 9.6% to 8.3%.

Wishram is more Native American/Other than neighboring Centerville (0% Native American/Other), Biggs Junction (0% Native American/Other), Maryhill (0% Native American/Other), Dallesport (0% Native American/Other), and Goldendale (5.8% Native American/Other).

Wishram's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Wishram, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wishram is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wishram ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wishram's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Wishram's population has decreased from 9.8% to 1.9%.

Wishram is more Multiracial than neighboring Biggs Junction (0% Multiracial), Maryhill (0% Multiracial), and Goldendale (0.9% Multiracial). Wishram is less Multiracial than neighboring Centerville (16% Multiracial), and Dallesport (10% 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.