Tumwater, WA Demographics

A map of Tumwater's Population by Race

Tumwater, Washington had a population of 25,350 in 2020. It was 73.2% White, 2.5% Black, 5.3% Asian, 8.7% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 8.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tumwater, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Tumwater is the 49th 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).

Tumwater's White Population

18,553 residents of Tumwater identify as White, or 73.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Tumwater slightly larger than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tumwater is ranked #400 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tumwater is more White than neighboring Olympia (71.3% White), Lacey (60.4% White), and Tanglewilde (55.3% White). Tumwater is less White than neighboring Tenino (79.4% White), and Bucoda (83% White).

Tumwater's Black Population

637 residents of Tumwater identify as Black, or 2.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tumwater roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tumwater is ranked #93 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tumwater is more Black than neighboring Tenino (1% Black), and Bucoda (0.3% Black). Tumwater is less Black than neighboring Olympia (3% Black), Lacey (5.5% Black), and Tanglewilde (5.9% Black).

Tumwater's Asian Population

1,345 residents of Tumwater identify as Asian, or 5.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tumwater roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tumwater is ranked #116 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tumwater is more Asian than neighboring Tenino (1.2% Asian), and Bucoda (0.3% Asian). Tumwater is less Asian than neighboring Olympia (6.6% Asian), Lacey (8.8% Asian), and Tanglewilde (9.4% Asian).

Tumwater's Hispanic Population

2,203 residents of Tumwater identify as Hispanic, or 8.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tumwater roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tumwater is ranked #274 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tumwater is more Hispanic than neighboring Tenino (7.9% Hispanic), and Bucoda (7.2% Hispanic). Tumwater is less Hispanic than neighboring Olympia (9.1% Hispanic), Lacey (12.6% Hispanic), and Tanglewilde (15.9% Hispanic).

Tumwater's Native American/Other Population

588 residents of Tumwater identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tumwater roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tumwater is ranked #224 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tumwater is more Native American/Other than neighboring Olympia (2.2% Native American/Other). Tumwater is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lacey (3.9% Native American/Other), Tanglewilde (4.3% Native American/Other), and Bucoda (3.2% Native American/Other).

Tumwater's Multiracial Population

2,024 residents of Tumwater identify as Multiracial, or 8.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tumwater roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tumwater is ranked #105 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tumwater is more Multiracial than neighboring Olympia (7.8% Multiracial), and Bucoda (6% Multiracial). Tumwater is less Multiracial than neighboring Lacey (8.7% Multiracial), Tenino (8.2% Multiracial), and Tanglewilde (9.1% Multiracial).

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