Population of Hispanic/Latino origin
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| Year 2024 | Population 1,143,900 |
| Year 2020 | Population 1,029,352 |
| Year 2010 | Population 755,790 |
| Year 2000 | Population 441,510 |
| Year 1990 | Population 214,570 |
| Year 1980 | Population 120,016 |
As a Percent of Total Population
- The question on Spanish/Hispanic/Latino origin is separate from the question on race. Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin may be of any race.
- The 1980 and 1990 censuses asked people if they were of "Spanish/Hispanic origin or descent" and, if so, to choose Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or other Spanish/Hispanic.
- In Census 2000, people of Spanish/Hispanic/Latino origin could identify as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino.
- The term "Latino" appeared on the census form for the first time in 2000.
- The Hispanic/Latino population is increasing steadily in Washington, almost doubling during the 1990s and reaching 14.2% of the population by 2024.
- In 2023 Washington ranked 12th highest among the states in total Hispanic/Latino population and 16th in percent share of Hispanic/Latino population.
Data source:
E-mail: OFM.Forecasting@ofm.wa.gov
Last updated
Friday, January 3, 2025
