Woodway, WA Demographics
A map of Woodway's Population by Race
Woodway, Washington has an estimated population of 1,251, a decrease from the 1,318 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.7% White, 9.0% Multiracial, 8.5% Asian, 1.9% Black, 1.9% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Woodway has become slightly 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 Woodway, that probability was 35.7% in 2020 and 36.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Woodway is ranked the 370th 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). Woodway was ranked the 367th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Woodway's White Population
985 residents of Woodway, or 78.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodway is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Woodway ranks 308th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woodway's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Woodway's population has decreased from 79.2% to 78.7%.
Woodway is more White than neighboring Edmonds (72.5% White), Esperance (70.2% White), Shoreline (61.6% White), Mountlake Terrace (59.8% White), and Lynnwood (49% White).
Woodway's Black Population
24 residents of Woodway, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodway is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Woodway ranks 290th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woodway's Black population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Black residents' share of Woodway's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.9%.
Woodway is more Black than neighboring Esperance (0% Black). Woodway is less Black than neighboring Edmonds (2.3% Black), Shoreline (6.6% Black), Mountlake Terrace (4.2% Black), and Lynnwood (10% Black).
Woodway's Asian Population
106 residents of Woodway, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodway is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Woodway ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woodway's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Asian residents' share of Woodway's population has decreased from 10.2% to 8.5%.
Woodway is less Asian than neighboring Edmonds (10% Asian), Esperance (14.6% Asian), Shoreline (14.4% Asian), Mountlake Terrace (11.5% Asian), and Lynnwood (19.2% Asian).
Woodway's Hispanic Population
24 residents of Woodway, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodway is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Woodway ranks 579th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woodway's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Woodway's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.9%.
Woodway is less Hispanic than neighboring Edmonds (6.1% Hispanic), Esperance (9.1% Hispanic), Shoreline (8.7% Hispanic), Mountlake Terrace (15.3% Hispanic), and Lynnwood (15.6% Hispanic).
Woodway's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Woodway, 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 Woodway is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodway ranks 571st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woodway's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodway's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.
Woodway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edmonds (1.9% Native American/Other), Esperance (3.8% Native American/Other), Shoreline (1% Native American/Other), Mountlake Terrace (1.1% Native American/Other), and Lynnwood (0.4% Native American/Other).
Woodway's Multiracial Population
112 residents of Woodway, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodway is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Woodway ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woodway's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodway's population has increased from 6.1% to 9.0%.
Woodway is more Multiracial than neighboring Edmonds (7.3% Multiracial), Esperance (2.2% Multiracial), Shoreline (7.7% Multiracial), Mountlake Terrace (8.1% Multiracial), and Lynnwood (5.8% 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.