Demographics & People — Elma, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,452 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,600 |
| Median Age | 42.6 |
| Total Households | 1,227 |
| Family Households | 777 |
| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3009 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,684 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 595 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 858 |
| Irish | 657 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 578 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 572 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 558 |
| German | 530 |
| English | 296 |
| Norwegian | 243 |
| Swedish | 203 |
| Polish | 198 |
Language
| English Only | 2,756 |
| Spanish | 373 |
| Population 5+ | 3,183 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 218 |
| Population 18+ | 2,639 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elma, Washington.