Population of Hispanic/Latino origin
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 972,827 |
| 2010 | 755,790 |
| 2000 | 441,510 |
| 1990 | 214,570 |
| 1980 | 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 13.1 percent of the population by 2018.
- In 2018 Washington ranked 12th highest among the states in total Hispanic/Latino population and 15th in percent share of Hispanic/Latino population.
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Last modified: August 20, 2018
E-mail: OFM.Forecasting@ofm.wa.gov
