King County, Washington Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

2,287,171

Diversity Score

65.6

Diversity Tier

High

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
52.9%%

King County, Washington Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


King County, Washington Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)1,210,89852.9%
Asian469,78020.5%
Hispanic or Latino251,98311.0%
Two or More Races167,0467.3%
Black / African American147,4806.4%
Pacific Islander16,9250.7%
Other Race14,6230.6%
Native American8,4360.4%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for King County, Washington

The largest racial or ethnic group in King County, Washington is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 52.9% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for King County, Washington has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 65.6/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.
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