Fort Lewis, WA Demographics

A map of Fort Lewis's Population by Race

Fort Lewis, Washington had a population of 14,052 in 2020. It was 48.0% White, 12.1% Black, 4.8% Asian, 24.0% Hispanic, 4.2% Native American/Other, and 6.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fort Lewis, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Fort Lewis is the 95th 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).

Fort Lewis's White Population

6,746 residents of Fort Lewis identify as White, or 48.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Fort Lewis less than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Fort Lewis is ranked #559 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fort Lewis is more White than neighboring North Fort Lewis (45.8% White), and Lakewood (45.6% White). Fort Lewis is less White than neighboring Steilacoom (65.3% White), DuPont (53.6% White), and McChord AFB (55.8% White).

Fort Lewis's Black Population

1,699 residents of Fort Lewis identify as Black, or 12.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fort Lewis slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Fort Lewis is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fort Lewis is more Black than neighboring Steilacoom (5.3% Black), DuPont (8% Black), and McChord AFB (9.8% Black). Fort Lewis is less Black than neighboring North Fort Lewis (15.5% Black), and Lakewood (12.5% Black).

Fort Lewis's Asian Population

674 residents of Fort Lewis identify as Asian, or 4.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fort Lewis roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Fort Lewis is ranked #120 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fort Lewis is more Asian than neighboring North Fort Lewis (4.3% Asian), and McChord AFB (3.3% Asian). Fort Lewis is less Asian than neighboring Lakewood (8.9% Asian), Steilacoom (7.1% Asian), and DuPont (13.1% Asian).

Fort Lewis's Hispanic Population

3,369 residents of Fort Lewis identify as Hispanic, or 24.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fort Lewis slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Fort Lewis is ranked #79 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fort Lewis is more Hispanic than neighboring North Fort Lewis (23.1% Hispanic), Lakewood (18.1% Hispanic), Steilacoom (9.4% Hispanic), DuPont (13.2% Hispanic), and McChord AFB (18.4% Hispanic).

Fort Lewis's Native American/Other Population

592 residents of Fort Lewis identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fort Lewis roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Fort Lewis is ranked #82 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fort Lewis is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Fort Lewis (4% Native American/Other), Steilacoom (2.1% Native American/Other), DuPont (2.5% Native American/Other), and McChord AFB (3.5% Native American/Other). Fort Lewis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakewood (5.4% Native American/Other).

Fort Lewis's Multiracial Population

972 residents of Fort Lewis identify as Multiracial, or 6.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fort Lewis roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Fort Lewis is ranked #223 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fort Lewis is less Multiracial than neighboring North Fort Lewis (7.3% Multiracial), Lakewood (9.5% Multiracial), Steilacoom (10.8% Multiracial), DuPont (9.6% Multiracial), and McChord AFB (9.2% Multiracial).

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