Washington Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Washington?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 63.1% of the total population.

Q: Is Washington becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Washington has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 56.5/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Washington

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Washington Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

7,816,116

Diversity Score

56.5

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

63.1%%

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).

Washington Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Washington has increased significantly.

Washington Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	4,935,558	63.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,123,614	14.4%
Asian	759,625	9.7%
Two or More Races	533,027	6.8%
Black / African American	300,646	3.8%
Native American	60,588	0.8%
Pacific Islander	54,679	0.7%
Other Race	48,379	0.6%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Washington

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 63.1% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Washington has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 56.5/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

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