Seattle, WA Demographics
A map of Seattle's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 438,168 | 59.5% |
Asian | 124,696 | 16.9% |
Hispanic | 60,563 | 8.2% |
Multiracial | 53,672 | 7.3% |
Black | 50,234 | 6.8% |
Native American/Other | 9,682 | 1.3% |
Seattle, Washington had a population of 737,015 in 2020. It was 59.5% White, 6.8% Black, 16.9% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 7.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Seattle, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 639 places in Washington, Seattle is the 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).
Seattle's White Population
438,168 residents of Seattle identify as White, or 59.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Seattle roughly similar to the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Seattle is ranked #518 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Seattle is more White than neighboring White Center (33% White), and Boulevard Park (39.7% White). Seattle is less White than neighboring Medina (62.4% White), Hunts Point (65.6% White), and Mercer Island (63.6% White).
Seattle's Black Population
50,234 residents of Seattle identify as Black, or 6.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Seattle roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Seattle is ranked #35 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Seattle is more Black than neighboring Medina (0.4% Black), Hunts Point (0.4% Black), and Mercer Island (1.1% Black). Seattle is less Black than neighboring White Center (14.2% Black), and Boulevard Park (11.5% Black).
Seattle's Asian Population
124,696 residents of Seattle identify as Asian, or 16.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Seattle slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Seattle is ranked #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Seattle is more Asian than neighboring Boulevard Park (12.1% Asian). Seattle is less Asian than neighboring Medina (29.1% Asian), White Center (21.4% Asian), Hunts Point (21.4% Asian), and Mercer Island (22.9% Asian).
Seattle's Hispanic Population
60,563 residents of Seattle identify as Hispanic, or 8.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Seattle slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Seattle is ranked #290 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Seattle is more Hispanic than neighboring Medina (3.2% Hispanic), Hunts Point (4.2% Hispanic), and Mercer Island (4.6% Hispanic). Seattle is less Hispanic than neighboring White Center (22.4% Hispanic), and Boulevard Park (27.7% Hispanic).
Seattle's Native American/Other Population
9,682 residents of Seattle identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Seattle roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Seattle is ranked #436 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Seattle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Medina (0.5% Native American/Other), Hunts Point (0.9% Native American/Other), and Mercer Island (0.9% Native American/Other). Seattle is less Native American/Other than neighboring White Center (2.7% Native American/Other), and Boulevard Park (3.2% Native American/Other).
Seattle's Multiracial Population
53,672 residents of Seattle identify as Multiracial, or 7.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Seattle roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Seattle is ranked #171 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Seattle is more Multiracial than neighboring Medina (4.4% Multiracial), White Center (6.2% Multiracial), Boulevard Park (5.8% Multiracial), and Mercer Island (6.9% Multiracial). Seattle is less Multiracial than neighboring Hunts Point (7.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.