Zillah, WA Demographics
A map of Zillah's Population by Race
Zillah, Washington has an estimated population of 3,140, a slight decrease from the 3,179 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.7% Hispanic, 40.8% White, 3.9% Native American/Other, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zillah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Zillah has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 Zillah, that probability was 58.4% in 2020 and 57.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Zillah is ranked the 253rd 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). Zillah was ranked the 252nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Zillah's White Population
1,281 residents of Zillah, or 40.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zillah is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Zillah ranks 570th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Zillah's White population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Zillah's population has decreased from 44.2% to 40.8%.
Zillah is more White than neighboring Toppenish (4.3% White), Granger (4.3% White), and Wapato (2.7% White). Zillah is less White than neighboring Buena (44.5% White), and Donald (64.5% White).
Zillah's Black Population
0 residents of Zillah, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Zillah is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Zillah ranks 467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Zillah's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Zillah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Zillah's Asian Population
24 residents of Zillah, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Zillah is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Zillah ranks 500th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Zillah's Asian population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Asian residents' share of Zillah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Zillah is more Asian than neighboring Granger (0.1% Asian), and Donald (0% Asian). Zillah is less Asian than neighboring Toppenish (1.1% Asian), Buena (2.8% Asian), and Wapato (1.3% Asian).
Zillah's Hispanic Population
1,593 residents of Zillah, or 50.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zillah is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Zillah ranks 37th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Zillah's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Zillah's population has increased from 46.6% to 50.7%.
Zillah is more Hispanic than neighboring Donald (35.5% Hispanic). Zillah is less Hispanic than neighboring Toppenish (90.9% Hispanic), Buena (52.7% Hispanic), Granger (93.8% Hispanic), and Wapato (90% Hispanic).
Zillah's Native American/Other Population
121 residents of Zillah, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Zillah is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Zillah ranks 76th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Zillah's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zillah's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.9%.
Zillah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Toppenish (2.7% Native American/Other), Buena (0% Native American/Other), Granger (0% Native American/Other), and Donald (0% Native American/Other). Zillah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wapato (5.6% Native American/Other).
Zillah's Multiracial Population
121 residents of Zillah, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zillah is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Zillah ranks 539th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Zillah's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Zillah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.
Zillah is more Multiracial than neighboring Toppenish (1% Multiracial), Buena (0% Multiracial), Granger (1.8% Multiracial), Donald (0% Multiracial), and Wapato (0.3% 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.