Olympia, WA Demographics

A map of Olympia's Population by Race

Olympia, Washington had a population of 55,605 in 2020. It was 71.3% White, 3.0% Black, 6.6% Asian, 9.1% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 7.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Olympia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Olympia is the 24th 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).

Olympia's White Population

39,622 residents of Olympia identify as White, or 71.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Olympia slightly larger than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Olympia is ranked #417 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Olympia is more White than neighboring Lacey (60.4% White), and Tanglewilde (55.3% White). Olympia is less White than neighboring Tumwater (73.2% White), Tenino (79.4% White), and Longbranch (79.6% White).

Olympia's Black Population

1,661 residents of Olympia identify as Black, or 3.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Olympia roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Olympia is ranked #83 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Olympia is more Black than neighboring Tumwater (2.5% Black), Tenino (1% Black), and Longbranch (1.1% Black). Olympia is less Black than neighboring Lacey (5.5% Black), and Tanglewilde (5.9% Black).

Olympia's Asian Population

3,683 residents of Olympia identify as Asian, or 6.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Olympia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Olympia is ranked #89 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Olympia is more Asian than neighboring Tumwater (5.3% Asian), Tenino (1.2% Asian), and Longbranch (1.6% Asian). Olympia is less Asian than neighboring Lacey (8.8% Asian), and Tanglewilde (9.4% Asian).

Olympia's Hispanic Population

5,059 residents of Olympia identify as Hispanic, or 9.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Olympia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Olympia is ranked #258 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Olympia is more Hispanic than neighboring Tumwater (8.7% Hispanic), Tenino (7.9% Hispanic), and Longbranch (6.5% Hispanic). Olympia is less Hispanic than neighboring Lacey (12.6% Hispanic), and Tanglewilde (15.9% Hispanic).

Olympia's Native American/Other Population

1,241 residents of Olympia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Olympia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Olympia is ranked #242 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Olympia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tumwater (2.3% Native American/Other), Lacey (3.9% Native American/Other), Tanglewilde (4.3% Native American/Other), Tenino (2.3% Native American/Other), and Longbranch (3.2% Native American/Other).

Olympia's Multiracial Population

4,339 residents of Olympia identify as Multiracial, or 7.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Olympia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Olympia is ranked #116 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Olympia is less Multiracial than neighboring Tumwater (8% Multiracial), Lacey (8.7% Multiracial), Tanglewilde (9.1% Multiracial), Tenino (8.2% Multiracial), and Longbranch (8.1% Multiracial).

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