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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Washington? Where cities and towns in Washington have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 45.7% increase in the Hispanic population in Washington.
What's the city in Washington with the largest hispanic/latino population? Toppenish took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Washington for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Washington ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Washington or the safest places in Washington.
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Population: 8,843
% Hispanic/Latino: 89.54%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 7,918
Percent Change Since 2010: 15.91%
More on Toppenish: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,894
% Hispanic/Latino: 87.04%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 9,482
Percent Change Since 2010: 22.27%
More on Grandview: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,343
% Hispanic/Latino: 86.18%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 14,084
Percent Change Since 2010: 13.86%
More on Sunnyside: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,630
% Hispanic/Latino: 81.07%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 6,186
Percent Change Since 2010: 24.84%
More on Quincy: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 8,470
% Hispanic/Latino: 75.57%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 6,401
Percent Change Since 2010: 24.87%
More on Othello: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 76,398
% Hispanic/Latino: 55.51%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 42,407
Percent Change Since 2010: 41.12%
More on Pasco: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,061
% Hispanic/Latino: 54.97%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,332
Percent Change Since 2010: 105.17%
More on Prosser: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,499
% Hispanic/Latino: 51.41%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,341
Percent Change Since 2010: 32.74%
More on Union Gap: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 96,266
% Hispanic/Latino: 46.4%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 44,664
Percent Change Since 2010: 32.11%
More on Yakima: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 24,764
% Hispanic/Latino: 37.28%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 9,233
Percent Change Since 2010: 57.56%
More on Moses Lake: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Washington With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Washington.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 6,000 people. That left us with 115 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 89.5% to 1.8%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Toppenish took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Stanwood was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Washington ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Washington
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Washington according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Washington:
- Stanwood
- Bainbridge Island
- Ocean Shores
For more Washington reading, check out:
- Best Places To Retire In Washington
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Washington
- Best Places To Live In Washington
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Washington
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toppenish | 89.54% |
| 2 | Grandview | 87.04% |
| 3 | Sunnyside | 86.18% |
| 4 | Quincy | 81.07% |
| 5 | Othello | 75.57% |
| 6 | Pasco | 55.51% |
| 7 | Prosser | 54.97% |
| 8 | Union Gap | 51.41% |
| 9 | Yakima | 46.4% |
| 10 | Moses Lake | 37.28% |
| 11 | Wenatchee | 34.83% |
| 12 | Mount Vernon | 34.69% |
| 13 | East Wenatchee | 32.19% |
| 14 | Kennewick | 29.35% |
| 15 | Burlington | 28.99% |
| 16 | Shelton | 25.52% |
| 17 | Selah | 25.47% |
| 18 | Ephrata | 25.22% |
| 19 | Aberdeen | 24.38% |
| 20 | Sedro-Woolley | 24.37% |
| 21 | Walla Walla | 24.17% |
| 22 | Woodland | 23.92% |
| 23 | Pacific | 23.41% |
| 24 | Burien | 22.65% |
| 25 | Seatac | 21.74% |
| 26 | Tukwila | 18.0% |
| 27 | Centralia | 17.81% |
| 28 | Steilacoom | 17.56% |
| 29 | Lakewood | 17.53% |
| 30 | Auburn | 17.43% |
| 31 | Monroe | 17.37% |
| 32 | Federal Way | 16.91% |
| 33 | Des Moines | 16.74% |
| 34 | Everett | 16.55% |
| 35 | Fife | 16.33% |
| 36 | Kelso | 16.3% |
| 37 | Dupont | 16.28% |
| 38 | Kent | 16.21% |
| 39 | College Place | 16.14% |
| 40 | North Bend | 16.1% |
| 41 | Oak Harbor | 16.1% |
| 42 | Sumner | 15.68% |
| 43 | Renton | 15.59% |
| 44 | West Richland | 14.74% |
| 45 | Vancouver | 14.73% |
| 46 | Chehalis | 14.07% |
| 47 | Arlington | 14.01% |
| 48 | Lynnwood | 13.94% |
| 49 | Enumclaw | 13.69% |
| 50 | Marysville | 13.13% |
| 51 | Mountlake Terrace | 13.1% |
| 52 | Port Orchard | 12.87% |
| 53 | Ferndale | 12.72% |
| 54 | Richland | 12.43% |
| 55 | Poulsbo | 12.41% |
| 56 | Cheney | 12.23% |
| 57 | Tacoma | 12.15% |
| 58 | Lynden | 11.93% |
| 59 | Bremerton | 11.42% |
| 60 | Duvall | 11.38% |
| 61 | Yelm | 11.32% |
| 62 | Milton | 11.2% |
| 63 | University Place | 11.18% |
| 64 | Lacey | 10.94% |
| 65 | Bonney Lake | 10.75% |
| 66 | Longview | 10.44% |
| 67 | Bothell | 10.38% |
| 68 | Airway Heights | 10.27% |
| 69 | Ellensburg | 9.98% |
| 70 | Lake Stevens | 9.76% |
| 71 | Olympia | 9.59% |
| 72 | Bellingham | 9.52% |
| 73 | Covington | 8.81% |
| 74 | Hoquiam | 8.67% |
| 75 | Woodinville | 8.63% |
| 76 | Port Angeles | 8.25% |
| 77 | Washougal | 7.95% |
| 78 | Pullman | 7.9% |
| 79 | Tumwater | 7.84% |
| 80 | Bellevue | 7.71% |
| 81 | Orting | 7.63% |
| 82 | Issaquah | 7.6% |
| 83 | Mill Creek | 7.59% |
| 84 | Kirkland | 7.46% |
| 85 | Seattle | 7.21% |
| 86 | Shoreline | 7.17% |
| 87 | Edmonds | 7.1% |
| 88 | Gig Harbor | 7.09% |
| 89 | Redmond | 7.07% |
| 90 | Clarkston | 6.99% |
| 91 | Spokane Valley | 6.99% |
| 92 | Battle Ground | 6.84% |
| 93 | Sequim | 6.8% |
| 94 | Spokane | 6.8% |
| 95 | Kenmore | 6.63% |
| 96 | Puyallup | 6.43% |
| 97 | Mukilteo | 6.41% |
| 98 | Anacortes | 5.91% |
| 99 | Normandy Park | 5.82% |
| 100 | Fircrest | 5.61% |
