Issaquah, WA Demographics

A map of Issaquah's Population by Race

Issaquah, Washington had a population of 40,051 in 2020. It was 58.1% White, 1.9% Black, 25.8% Asian, 7.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Issaquah, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Issaquah is the 31st 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).

Issaquah's White Population

23,273 residents of Issaquah identify as White, or 58.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Issaquah slightly less than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Issaquah is ranked #525 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Issaquah is more White than neighboring Sammamish (51.4% White), and Newcastle (48.5% White). Issaquah is less White than neighboring East Renton Highlands (70.5% White), Mirrormont (82.1% White), and Maple Heights-Lake Desire (63.3% White).

Issaquah's Black Population

766 residents of Issaquah identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Issaquah roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Issaquah is ranked #123 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Issaquah is more Black than neighboring Sammamish (1.2% Black), East Renton Highlands (1.6% Black), and Mirrormont (0.5% Black). Issaquah is less Black than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (3.1% Black), and Newcastle (3.4% Black).

Issaquah's Asian Population

10,342 residents of Issaquah identify as Asian, or 25.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Issaquah larger than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Issaquah is ranked #14 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Issaquah is more Asian than neighboring East Renton Highlands (8.9% Asian), Mirrormont (4.4% Asian), and Maple Heights-Lake Desire (18.9% Asian). Issaquah is less Asian than neighboring Sammamish (35.8% Asian), and Newcastle (34.7% Asian).

Issaquah's Hispanic Population

2,852 residents of Issaquah identify as Hispanic, or 7.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Issaquah slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Issaquah is ranked #345 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Issaquah is more Hispanic than neighboring Sammamish (5.4% Hispanic), Mirrormont (5% Hispanic), Maple Heights-Lake Desire (6% Hispanic), and Newcastle (5.7% Hispanic). Issaquah is less Hispanic than neighboring East Renton Highlands (9.5% Hispanic).

Issaquah's Native American/Other Population

355 residents of Issaquah identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Issaquah roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Issaquah is ranked #531 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Issaquah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sammamish (0.7% Native American/Other). Issaquah is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Renton Highlands (1.4% Native American/Other), Mirrormont (1.1% Native American/Other), and Maple Heights-Lake Desire (1% Native American/Other).

Issaquah's Multiracial Population

2,463 residents of Issaquah identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Issaquah roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Issaquah is ranked #340 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Issaquah is more Multiracial than neighboring Sammamish (5.6% Multiracial). Issaquah is less Multiracial than neighboring East Renton Highlands (8% Multiracial), Mirrormont (6.9% Multiracial), Maple Heights-Lake Desire (7.7% Multiracial), and Newcastle (6.9% Multiracial).

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