Hispanic Population as a Percent of Total Population

2000

In 2000, 7.5 percent of the population of Washington State was of Hispanic origin.

The highest percentages of Hispanic residents were found in central Washington. Both Adams and Franklin counties had over 45 percent Hispanic population. Yakima and Grant counties had over 30 percent.

Although representing lower shares of the total county population, significant numbers of persons of Hispanic origin lived in western Washington metropolitan counties, notably King (95,242 persons), Pierce (38,621), and Snohomish (28,590) counties.

Data Source:

U.S. Census Bureau

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Last modified: August 24, 2004
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