Demographics & People — Ilwaco, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,418 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
| Median Age | 48.9 |
| Total Households | 482 |
| Family Households | 341 |
| Average Household Size | 2.94 |
| Diversity Index | 0.269 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,166 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 216 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 473 |
| Other groups | 265 |
| German | 180 |
| Irish | 157 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 150 |
| Norwegian | 140 |
| English | 105 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 86 |
| Scottish | 73 |
| Hispanic: Spaniard | 64 |
Language
| English Only | 1,219 |
| Spanish | 86 |
| Population 5+ | 1,322 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 157 |
| Population 18+ | 1,165 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ilwaco, Washington.