Tukwila, WA Demographics

A map of Tukwila's Population by Race

Tukwila, Washington had a population of 21,798 in 2020. It was 28.0% White, 18.6% Black, 26.1% Asian, 18.7% Hispanic, 3.4% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tukwila, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Tukwila is the 64th 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).

Tukwila's White Population

6,102 residents of Tukwila identify as White, or 28.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Tukwila considerably less than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tukwila is ranked #599 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tukwila is more White than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (25.5% White). Tukwila is less White than neighboring SeaTac (29.2% White), Boulevard Park (39.7% White), Burien (44.8% White), and Renton (39.8% White).

Tukwila's Black Population

4,059 residents of Tukwila identify as Black, or 18.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tukwila larger than the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tukwila is ranked #3 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tukwila is more Black than neighboring Boulevard Park (11.5% Black), Burien (7.4% Black), and Renton (9.9% Black). Tukwila is less Black than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (27.1% Black), and SeaTac (23.9% Black).

Tukwila's Asian Population

5,689 residents of Tukwila identify as Asian, or 26.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tukwila larger than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tukwila is ranked #12 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tukwila is more Asian than neighboring SeaTac (18.3% Asian), Boulevard Park (12.1% Asian), Burien (14% Asian), and Renton (26% Asian). Tukwila is less Asian than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (28.1% Asian).

Tukwila's Hispanic Population

4,076 residents of Tukwila identify as Hispanic, or 18.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tukwila roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tukwila is ranked #101 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tukwila is more Hispanic than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (9.9% Hispanic), and Renton (15.5% Hispanic). Tukwila is less Hispanic than neighboring SeaTac (19.4% Hispanic), Boulevard Park (27.7% Hispanic), and Burien (24.5% Hispanic).

Tukwila's Native American/Other Population

732 residents of Tukwila identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tukwila roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tukwila is ranked #116 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tukwila is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (2.1% Native American/Other), Boulevard Park (3.2% Native American/Other), Burien (3% Native American/Other), and Renton (1.8% Native American/Other). Tukwila is less Native American/Other than neighboring SeaTac (4.3% Native American/Other).

Tukwila's Multiracial Population

1,140 residents of Tukwila identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tukwila roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tukwila is ranked #443 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tukwila is more Multiracial than neighboring SeaTac (5% Multiracial). Tukwila is less Multiracial than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (7.3% Multiracial), Boulevard Park (5.8% Multiracial), Burien (6.2% Multiracial), and Renton (7.1% Multiracial).

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