Seattle, WA population by race
The table below shows Seattle's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 467,390 | 63.62% |
| Black or African American | 49,534 | 6.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,111 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 123,703 | 16.84% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,600 | 0.22% |
| Some other race | 19,235 | 2.62% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 69,030 | 9.40% |
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Seattle population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Seattle has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Seattle's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Seattle population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 63.62% are white, 6.74% are Black or African American, 0.56% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 16.84% are Asian, 0.22% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.62% are some other race and 9.40% are multiracial.
Seattle 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Seattle is White with a population of 467,390 (63.62% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 69,030 (9.40% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Seattle, WA
By ethnicity, 54,855 (7.47% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 679,748 (92.53% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Seattle, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 449,535 (66.13% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Seattle, WA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Seattle's Non-Hispanic population.
Seattle Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 449,535 | 66.13% |
| Black or African American alone | 48,754 | 7.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2,876 | 0.42% |
| Asian alone | 122,860 | 18.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1,550 | 0.23% |
| Some other race alone | 3,678 | 0.54% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 50,495 | 7.43% |
Among the Hispanic population in Seattle, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 31,775 (57.93% of the total Hispanic population).
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Seattle, WA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Seattle's Hispanic population.
Seattle Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 31,775 | 57.93% |
| Puerto Rican | 2,820 | 5.14% |
| Cuban | 1,360 | 2.48% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 18,900 | 34.45% |
Things to know
What percentage of Seattle, WA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.47% of Seattle population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Seattle, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 31,775 (57.93% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Seattle, WA have?
Seattle, WA has 49,534 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.74% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Seattle is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Seattle, WA?
With 92.53% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Seattle.
That being said, with a 16.84% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Seattle.
What is the majority race in Seattle, WA?
With a population of 467,390 (63.62% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Seattle.
Asians are second largest race in Seattle, with 16.84% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
