The standards for data collection and reporting on race and ethnicity have changed

The Federal Office of Management and Budget has issued new standards for the reporting of federal race and ethnicity data through Statistical Policy Directive 15 (SPD15). See Race and Ethnicity Information page for more information.

Preliminary race and Ethnicity data

The Census Bureau has not released the 2020 Modified Race Data that allocates respondents who self-identified as a ‘other race’ category to standard 1997 OMB race categories. OFM race estimates are currently using the allocation rates from the 2010 Modified Race Data to allocate the “other race” category from the 2020 census. OFM plans to integrate the 2020 modified data into our product line after that data becomes available on our regular production schedule.

Age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin

OFM Small Area Demographic Estimates from 2020-2023 vintage are now available.

• Postcensal estimates
  • Small Area Demographic Estimates
    • User notes and errata
    • Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
    • Data tables:
      • State: 2020-2023
      • County: 2020-2023
      • County (special age groups): 2020-2023
      • Census tract: 2020-2023
      • Congressional district: 2020-2023
      • Legislative district: 2020-2023
      • School district: 2020-2023
    • Normalized CSV file (includes all of the above geographies): 2020-2023

The prior vintage SADE estimates based on 2010 census data and geographies are available upon request. During the summer of 2024, OFM will be working on developing 2000-2020 intercensal estimates normalized to 2020 census geographies. To request prior vintage estimates, please email request to ofm.forecasting@ofm.wa.gov.

Age and sex

• Postcensal estimates, 2020-2023: County | County (ages 15-19 by single year)
• Postcensal estimates, 2010-2020: County | County (ages 15-19 by single year)
• Intercensal estimates, 2000-2010: County | County (ages 15-19 by single year)
• Intercensal estimates, 1990-2000: County | County (ages 15-19 by single year)

Race and Hispanic origin

• Census 2010 and OFM SADE 2020 (see preliminary county data above)
• Census 2000 and Census 2010: County | Executive summary

2020 Detailed Race and Hispanic origin

See 2020 Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A release.