Mountlake Terrace, WA Demographics

A map of Mountlake Terrace's Population by Race

Mountlake Terrace, Washington had a population of 21,286 in 2020. It was 59.4% White, 5.2% Black, 12.4% Asian, 12.6% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 8.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mountlake Terrace, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Mountlake Terrace is the 68th 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).

Mountlake Terrace's White Population

12,642 residents of Mountlake Terrace identify as White, or 59.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Mountlake Terrace roughly similar to the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Mountlake Terrace is ranked #520 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mountlake Terrace is more White than neighboring Lynnwood (50.1% White), and Alderwood Manor (53.3% White). Mountlake Terrace is less White than neighboring Brier (74.3% White), Esperance (66.6% White), and Lake Forest Park (72.4% White).

Mountlake Terrace's Black Population

1,109 residents of Mountlake Terrace identify as Black, or 5.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mountlake Terrace roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Mountlake Terrace is ranked #49 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mountlake Terrace is more Black than neighboring Brier (1.3% Black), Esperance (3.3% Black), and Lake Forest Park (2.1% Black). Mountlake Terrace is less Black than neighboring Lynnwood (7.2% Black), and Alderwood Manor (7.8% Black).

Mountlake Terrace's Asian Population

2,638 residents of Mountlake Terrace identify as Asian, or 12.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mountlake Terrace roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Mountlake Terrace is ranked #52 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mountlake Terrace is more Asian than neighboring Brier (9.6% Asian), and Lake Forest Park (11.1% Asian). Mountlake Terrace is less Asian than neighboring Lynnwood (19% Asian), Esperance (13.3% Asian), and Alderwood Manor (17.7% Asian).

Mountlake Terrace's Hispanic Population

2,679 residents of Mountlake Terrace identify as Hispanic, or 12.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mountlake Terrace roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Mountlake Terrace is ranked #175 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mountlake Terrace is more Hispanic than neighboring Brier (5.4% Hispanic), Esperance (7.5% Hispanic), Lake Forest Park (5.2% Hispanic), and Alderwood Manor (12.4% Hispanic). Mountlake Terrace is less Hispanic than neighboring Lynnwood (15.7% Hispanic).

Mountlake Terrace's Native American/Other Population

512 residents of Mountlake Terrace identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mountlake Terrace roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Mountlake Terrace is ranked #212 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mountlake Terrace is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brier (1.1% Native American/Other), Lynnwood (1.8% Native American/Other), Esperance (1.6% Native American/Other), Lake Forest Park (1.3% Native American/Other), and Alderwood Manor (1.7% Native American/Other).

Mountlake Terrace's Multiracial Population

1,706 residents of Mountlake Terrace identify as Multiracial, or 8.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mountlake Terrace roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Mountlake Terrace is ranked #105 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mountlake Terrace is more Multiracial than neighboring Lynnwood (6.2% Multiracial), Esperance (7.7% Multiracial), and Alderwood Manor (7% Multiracial). Mountlake Terrace is less Multiracial than neighboring Brier (8.2% Multiracial).

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