Kirkland, WA Demographics

A map of Kirkland's Population by Race

Kirkland, Washington had a population of 92,175 in 2020. It was 63.8% White, 2.0% Black, 17.8% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 7.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kirkland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Kirkland is the 12th 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).

Kirkland's White Population

58,847 residents of Kirkland identify as White, or 63.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Kirkland roughly similar to the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Kirkland is ranked #484 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kirkland is more White than neighboring Clyde Hill (59.3% White), and Bothell (63.1% White). Kirkland is less White than neighboring Yarrow Point (67.5% White), Hunts Point (65.6% White), and Kenmore (65.2% White).

Kirkland's Black Population

1,842 residents of Kirkland identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kirkland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Kirkland is ranked #118 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kirkland is more Black than neighboring Yarrow Point (0.1% Black), Hunts Point (0.4% Black), Clyde Hill (0% Black), and Bothell (1.9% Black). Kirkland is less Black than neighboring Kenmore (2.1% Black).

Kirkland's Asian Population

16,387 residents of Kirkland identify as Asian, or 17.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kirkland slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Kirkland is ranked #30 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kirkland is more Asian than neighboring Kenmore (14.9% Asian), and Bothell (17.6% Asian). Kirkland is less Asian than neighboring Yarrow Point (22.9% Asian), Hunts Point (21.4% Asian), and Clyde Hill (32.6% Asian).

Kirkland's Hispanic Population

7,284 residents of Kirkland identify as Hispanic, or 7.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kirkland slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Kirkland is ranked #303 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kirkland is more Hispanic than neighboring Yarrow Point (3.1% Hispanic), Hunts Point (4.2% Hispanic), and Clyde Hill (3% Hispanic). Kirkland is less Hispanic than neighboring Kenmore (9.1% Hispanic), and Bothell (9.2% Hispanic).

Kirkland's Native American/Other Population

1,342 residents of Kirkland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kirkland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Kirkland is ranked #385 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kirkland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Yarrow Point (0.7% Native American/Other), Hunts Point (0.9% Native American/Other), Clyde Hill (0.4% Native American/Other), Kenmore (1.3% Native American/Other), and Bothell (1.3% Native American/Other).

Kirkland's Multiracial Population

6,473 residents of Kirkland identify as Multiracial, or 7.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kirkland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Kirkland is ranked #205 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kirkland is more Multiracial than neighboring Yarrow Point (5.7% Multiracial), Clyde Hill (4.6% Multiracial), and Bothell (6.9% Multiracial). Kirkland is less Multiracial than neighboring Hunts Point (7.4% Multiracial), and Kenmore (7.5% Multiracial).

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