Sammamish, WA Demographics
A map of Sammamish's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 34,652 | 51.4% |
Asian | 24,122 | 35.8% |
Multiracial | 3,795 | 5.6% |
Hispanic | 3,615 | 5.4% |
Black | 827 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 444 | 0.7% |
Sammamish, Washington had a population of 67,455 in 2020. It was 51.4% White, 1.2% Black, 35.8% Asian, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sammamish, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 639 places in Washington, Sammamish is the 19th 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).
Sammamish's White Population
34,652 residents of Sammamish identify as White, or 51.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Sammamish less than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Sammamish is ranked #547 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Sammamish is more White than neighboring Redmond (43.5% White), and Bellevue (43.5% White). Sammamish is less White than neighboring Issaquah (58.1% White), Union Hill-Novelty Hill (59.6% White), and Ames Lake (77.6% White).
Sammamish's Black Population
827 residents of Sammamish identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sammamish roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Sammamish is ranked #172 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Sammamish is more Black than neighboring Ames Lake (0.8% Black). Sammamish is less Black than neighboring Issaquah (1.9% Black), Union Hill-Novelty Hill (1.4% Black), Redmond (2.1% Black), and Bellevue (2.6% Black).
Sammamish's Asian Population
24,122 residents of Sammamish identify as Asian, or 35.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sammamish considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Sammamish is ranked #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Sammamish is more Asian than neighboring Issaquah (25.8% Asian), Union Hill-Novelty Hill (27.3% Asian), and Ames Lake (8.1% Asian). Sammamish is less Asian than neighboring Redmond (41% Asian), and Bellevue (40.5% Asian).
Sammamish's Hispanic Population
3,615 residents of Sammamish identify as Hispanic, or 5.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sammamish slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Sammamish is ranked #452 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Sammamish is less Hispanic than neighboring Issaquah (7.1% Hispanic), Union Hill-Novelty Hill (5.7% Hispanic), Ames Lake (5.5% Hispanic), Redmond (7.2% Hispanic), and Bellevue (7.3% Hispanic).
Sammamish's Native American/Other Population
444 residents of Sammamish identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sammamish roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Sammamish is ranked #560 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Sammamish is more Native American/Other than neighboring Union Hill-Novelty Hill (0.6% Native American/Other). Sammamish is less Native American/Other than neighboring Issaquah (0.9% Native American/Other), Ames Lake (1.3% Native American/Other), Redmond (1.1% Native American/Other), and Bellevue (0.9% Native American/Other).
Sammamish's Multiracial Population
3,795 residents of Sammamish identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sammamish roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Sammamish is ranked #400 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Sammamish is more Multiracial than neighboring Union Hill-Novelty Hill (5.4% Multiracial), Redmond (5.1% Multiracial), and Bellevue (5.2% Multiracial). Sammamish is less Multiracial than neighboring Issaquah (6.1% Multiracial), and Ames Lake (6.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.