Airway Heights, WA Demographics

A map of Airway Heights's Population by Race

Airway Heights, Washington had a population of 10,757 in 2020. It was 64.8% White, 4.9% Black, 4.7% Asian, 11.8% Hispanic, 6.6% Native American/Other, and 7.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Airway Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Airway Heights is the 119th most populous. 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).

Airway Heights's White Population

6,967 residents of Airway Heights identify as White, or 64.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Airway Heights roughly similar to the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Airway Heights is ranked #478 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Airway Heights is more White than neighboring Fairchild AFB (59.9% White). Airway Heights is less White than neighboring Four Lakes (85.5% White), Medical Lake (81.2% White), Spokane (77% White), and Cheney (69.4% White).

Airway Heights's Black Population

530 residents of Airway Heights identify as Black, or 4.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Airway Heights roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Airway Heights is ranked #53 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Airway Heights is more Black than neighboring Four Lakes (0.2% Black), Medical Lake (2% Black), Spokane (2.6% Black), and Cheney (3.9% Black). Airway Heights is less Black than neighboring Fairchild AFB (6.2% Black).

Airway Heights's Asian Population

503 residents of Airway Heights identify as Asian, or 4.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Airway Heights roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Airway Heights is ranked #122 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Airway Heights is more Asian than neighboring Fairchild AFB (2.5% Asian), Four Lakes (1.1% Asian), Medical Lake (1.4% Asian), Spokane (2.8% Asian), and Cheney (3.3% Asian).

Airway Heights's Hispanic Population

1,270 residents of Airway Heights identify as Hispanic, or 11.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Airway Heights roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Airway Heights is ranked #193 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Airway Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Four Lakes (5.4% Hispanic), Medical Lake (5.7% Hispanic), and Spokane (7% Hispanic). Airway Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairchild AFB (19.7% Hispanic), and Cheney (13.4% Hispanic).

Airway Heights's Native American/Other Population

708 residents of Airway Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 6.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Airway Heights roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Airway Heights is ranked #48 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Airway Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairchild AFB (1.6% Native American/Other), Four Lakes (1.5% Native American/Other), Medical Lake (2.1% Native American/Other), Spokane (3.3% Native American/Other), and Cheney (2.6% Native American/Other).

Airway Heights's Multiracial Population

779 residents of Airway Heights identify as Multiracial, or 7.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Airway Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Airway Heights is ranked #189 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Airway Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Four Lakes (6.3% Multiracial). Airway Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairchild AFB (10.1% Multiracial), Medical Lake (7.5% Multiracial), Spokane (7.3% Multiracial), and Cheney (7.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.