Elk Plain, WA Demographics

A map of Elk Plain's Population by Race

Elk Plain, Washington had a population of 14,534 in 2020. It was 69.5% White, 4.1% Black, 3.4% Asian, 10.3% Hispanic, 3.7% Native American/Other, and 9.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elk Plain, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Elk Plain is the 92nd 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).

Elk Plain's White Population

10,095 residents of Elk Plain identify as White, or 69.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Elk Plain slightly larger than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Elk Plain is ranked #437 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elk Plain is more White than neighboring Frederickson (54.5% White), Spanaway (48.9% White), Graham (68.5% White), and Summit View (56.9% White). Elk Plain is less White than neighboring South Creek (81.3% White).

Elk Plain's Black Population

590 residents of Elk Plain identify as Black, or 4.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elk Plain roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Elk Plain is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elk Plain is more Black than neighboring South Creek (1.5% Black). Elk Plain is less Black than neighboring Frederickson (9.3% Black), Spanaway (10.5% Black), Graham (4.2% Black), and Summit View (8.3% Black).

Elk Plain's Asian Population

494 residents of Elk Plain identify as Asian, or 3.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elk Plain slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Elk Plain is ranked #152 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elk Plain is more Asian than neighboring South Creek (1.5% Asian). Elk Plain is less Asian than neighboring Frederickson (6.6% Asian), Spanaway (7.4% Asian), Graham (4.1% Asian), and Summit View (7.9% Asian).

Elk Plain's Hispanic Population

1,504 residents of Elk Plain identify as Hispanic, or 10.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elk Plain roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Elk Plain is ranked #224 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elk Plain is more Hispanic than neighboring South Creek (6.3% Hispanic). Elk Plain is less Hispanic than neighboring Frederickson (13.7% Hispanic), Spanaway (15.7% Hispanic), Graham (10.6% Hispanic), and Summit View (12.1% Hispanic).

Elk Plain's Native American/Other Population

534 residents of Elk Plain identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elk Plain roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Elk Plain is ranked #103 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elk Plain is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Creek (2.2% Native American/Other), and Graham (3.3% Native American/Other). Elk Plain is less Native American/Other than neighboring Frederickson (5.2% Native American/Other), Spanaway (6.7% Native American/Other), and Summit View (4.2% Native American/Other).

Elk Plain's Multiracial Population

1,317 residents of Elk Plain identify as Multiracial, or 9.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elk Plain roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Elk Plain is ranked #56 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elk Plain is more Multiracial than neighboring South Creek (7.3% Multiracial). Elk Plain is less Multiracial than neighboring Frederickson (10.7% Multiracial), Spanaway (10.8% Multiracial), Graham (9.3% Multiracial), and Summit View (10.5% Multiracial).

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