Ephrata, WA Demographics

A map of Ephrata's Population by Race

Ephrata, Washington had a population of 8,477 in 2020. It was 66.2% White, 0.7% Black, 0.9% Asian, 26.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ephrata, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Ephrata is the 145th 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).

Ephrata's White Population

5,610 residents of Ephrata identify as White, or 66.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Ephrata roughly similar to the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ephrata is ranked #466 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ephrata is more White than neighboring Moses Lake North (49.5% White), Cascade Valley (54.8% White), and Moses Lake (54.2% White). Ephrata is less White than neighboring Lakeview (70.1% White), and Soap Lake (75.9% White).

Ephrata's Black Population

58 residents of Ephrata identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ephrata roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ephrata is ranked #271 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ephrata is more Black than neighboring Lakeview (0% Black). Ephrata is less Black than neighboring Soap Lake (0.8% Black), Moses Lake North (1.8% Black), Cascade Valley (1.2% Black), and Moses Lake (1.2% Black).

Ephrata's Asian Population

75 residents of Ephrata identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ephrata slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ephrata is ranked #399 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ephrata is more Asian than neighboring Lakeview (0.5% Asian), Soap Lake (0.7% Asian), Moses Lake North (0.4% Asian), and Cascade Valley (0.4% Asian). Ephrata is less Asian than neighboring Moses Lake (2.7% Asian).

Ephrata's Hispanic Population

2,230 residents of Ephrata identify as Hispanic, or 26.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ephrata larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ephrata is ranked #65 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ephrata is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeview (25.7% Hispanic), and Soap Lake (16.5% Hispanic). Ephrata is less Hispanic than neighboring Moses Lake North (40.2% Hispanic), Cascade Valley (39.4% Hispanic), and Moses Lake (36.3% Hispanic).

Ephrata's Native American/Other Population

108 residents of Ephrata identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ephrata roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ephrata is ranked #436 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ephrata is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeview (0.7% Native American/Other), Cascade Valley (0.9% Native American/Other), and Moses Lake (1.2% Native American/Other). Ephrata is less Native American/Other than neighboring Soap Lake (1.5% Native American/Other), and Moses Lake North (2.8% Native American/Other).

Ephrata's Multiracial Population

396 residents of Ephrata identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ephrata roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ephrata is ranked #484 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ephrata is more Multiracial than neighboring Lakeview (3.1% Multiracial), Soap Lake (4.6% Multiracial), Cascade Valley (3.3% Multiracial), and Moses Lake (4.4% Multiracial). Ephrata is less Multiracial than neighboring Moses Lake North (5.4% Multiracial).

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