Wollochet, WA Demographics

A map of Wollochet's Population by Race

Wollochet, Washington has an estimated population of 6,689, a slight decrease from the 6,769 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.1% White, 8.8% Hispanic, 6.7% Multiracial, 4.2% Asian, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wollochet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wollochet has become 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 Wollochet, that probability was 32.7% in 2020 and 36.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wollochet is ranked the 166th 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). Wollochet was ranked the 164th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wollochet's White Population

5,289 residents of Wollochet, or 79.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wollochet is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Wollochet ranks 248th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wollochet's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Wollochet's population has decreased from 81.5% to 79.1%.

Wollochet is more White than neighboring Ruston (69.7% White), and University Place (59% White). Wollochet is less White than neighboring Fox Island (90.2% White), and Artondale (79.6% White).

Wollochet's Black Population

21 residents of Wollochet, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wollochet is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Wollochet ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wollochet's Black population has declined by an estimated 74.7%. Black residents' share of Wollochet's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

Wollochet is more Black than neighboring Artondale (0.1% Black). Wollochet is less Black than neighboring Gig Harbor (0.7% Black), Fox Island (0.4% Black), Ruston (1.6% Black), and University Place (7.1% Black).

Wollochet's Asian Population

278 residents of Wollochet, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wollochet is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Wollochet ranks 134th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wollochet's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Wollochet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Wollochet is more Asian than neighboring Gig Harbor (2.5% Asian), Fox Island (2.5% Asian), and Artondale (3.2% Asian). Wollochet is less Asian than neighboring Ruston (9.4% Asian), and University Place (10.7% Asian).

Wollochet's Hispanic Population

587 residents of Wollochet, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wollochet is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Wollochet ranks 467th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wollochet's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 64.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Wollochet's population has increased from 5.3% to 8.8%.

Wollochet is more Hispanic than neighboring Gig Harbor (5.9% Hispanic), Fox Island (2.2% Hispanic), Ruston (6.7% Hispanic), and Artondale (5.4% Hispanic). Wollochet is less Hispanic than neighboring University Place (12.4% Hispanic).

Wollochet's Native American/Other Population

66 residents of Wollochet, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wollochet is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Wollochet ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wollochet's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wollochet's population has decreased from 1.5% to 1.0%.

Wollochet is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fox Island (0.3% Native American/Other), and Ruston (0.6% Native American/Other). Wollochet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gig Harbor (3% Native American/Other), Artondale (2.5% Native American/Other), and University Place (1.2% Native American/Other).

Wollochet's Multiracial Population

448 residents of Wollochet, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wollochet is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wollochet ranks 304th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wollochet's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Wollochet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.7%.

Wollochet is more Multiracial than neighboring Fox Island (4.5% Multiracial). Wollochet is less Multiracial than neighboring Gig Harbor (8.8% Multiracial), Ruston (12% Multiracial), Artondale (9.2% Multiracial), and University Place (9.5% 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.