2023 Most Diverse Counties in Washington (2024)

  1. #1 Most Diverse Counties in Washington

    King County

    • County in Washington

    • Rating 3.56 out of 5 52 reviews

    Current Resident: I have lived in King County for 18 years of my life, and I have loved living here. If you are planning on moving to Washington King County is the place to be. King County has amazing night life in our various diverse cities. Here we have great diversity with ranges of different people of different races, cultures, genders and sexualities. It is very family friendly here with lots of beautiful neighbor hoods with great public parks , newly built schools, and kind people. Healthy with lots of great healthy progressive grocery marts and gyms, and lots of eco friendly travel support including the new monorail, new apartments including complementary electric car chargers, and our fantastic metro system. King County is the best place to live in Washington state also for jobs containing all our major cities with all of our major industries, and if you are in the video game industry like me King County is the best place to live in the whole country.... Read 52 reviews

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    • Population 2,240,876

    #1 Most Diverse Counties in Washington.

    King County

    County in Washington,

    52 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in King County for 18 years of my life, and I have loved living here. If you are planning on moving to Washington King County is the place to be. King County has amazing night life in....

    Read 52 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 2,240,876,

  2. #2 Most Diverse Counties in Washington

    Yakima County

    • County in Washington

    • Rating 3.61 out of 5 64 reviews

    Current Resident: The majority of people who live in Yakima County are quite lovely! Everyone is very welcoming and nice. One of the only things I would wish to change is our homeless population and drug circulation.... Read 64 reviews

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    • Population 255,151

    #2 Most Diverse Counties in Washington.

    Yakima County

    County in Washington,

    64 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says The majority of people who live in Yakima County are quite lovely! Everyone is very welcoming and nice. One of the only things I would wish to change is our homeless population and drug circulation..

    Read 64 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: C+,

    Population: 255,151,

  3. #5 Most Diverse Counties in Washington

    Pierce County

    • County in Washington

    • Rating 3.55 out of 5 22 reviews

    Current Resident: Pierce County is beautiful despite the growing crisis of homelessness. It is sad to see so many sidewalks littered with the tents of desperate individuals. But coming to Tacoma is like coming home. People are kind and when the weather is good its great!... Read 22 reviews

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    • Population 910,225

    #5 Most Diverse Counties in Washington.

    Pierce County

    County in Washington,

    22 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Pierce County is beautiful despite the growing crisis of homelessness. It is sad to see so many sidewalks littered with the tents of desperate individuals. But coming to Tacoma is like coming home.....

    Read 22 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Population: 910,225,

  4. #8 Most Diverse Counties in Washington

    Snohomish County

    • County in Washington

    • Rating 3.69 out of 5 98 reviews

    Current Resident: I have lived in Snohomish County my entire life. Although no where is perfect, I love it here. I cannot imagine living anywhere else. The nature is beautiful, The people are diverse, and we have everything from high-end outlets like Micheal Kors, Coach, Gucci, all the way to camping store like REI and Cabela's. There's also high paying jobs such as Microsoft and Boeing. The only negitive thing I have to say, is we do have a large homeless population. They mostly seem harmless, but it is sad to see so many unfortunate people.... Read 98 reviews

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    • Population 820,024

    #8 Most Diverse Counties in Washington.

    Snohomish County

    County in Washington,

    98 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Snohomish County my entire life. Although no where is perfect, I love it here. I cannot imagine living anywhere else. The nature is beautiful, The people are diverse, and we have...The only negitive thing I have to say, is we do have a large homeless population. They mostly seem harmless, but it is sad to see so many unfortunate people..

    Read 98 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Population: 820,024,

  5. #9 Most Diverse Counties in Washington

    Chelan County

    • County in Washington

    • Rating 3.6 out of 5 5 reviews

    Former Resident: It is the most beautiful and friendly place to grow up in nothing like the city. There are so many outdoor activities with the comfort of stores within walking distance. However, its been recently wanting to expand and I'm afraid it's gonna loose that small-town feel to it.... Read 5 reviews

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    • Population 78,508

    #9 Most Diverse Counties in Washington.

    Chelan County

    County in Washington,

    5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Former Resident says It is the most beautiful and friendly place to grow up in nothing like the city. There are so many outdoor activities with the comfort of stores within walking distance. However, its been recently....

    Read 5 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Population: 78,508,

  6. #10 Most Diverse Counties in Washington

    Benton County

    • County in Washington

    • Rating 4.33 out of 5 3 reviews

    Current Resident: Overall Benton County is a dry hot windy place with a super safe family friendly environment that has great schools and a small town vibe. Even though this town can be very conservative and religious there is nice rivers and churches to visit. Many jobs are provided here because of the Hanford site is near out town. If you want to have your kids grow up in a safe well educated area then this is the place for you!... Read 3 reviews

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    • Population 204,551

    #10 Most Diverse Counties in Washington.

    Benton County

    County in Washington,

    3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Overall Benton County is a dry hot windy place with a super safe family friendly environment that has great schools and a small town vibe. Even though this town can be very conservative and religious....

    Read 3 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Population: 204,551,

  7. #12 Most Diverse Counties in Washington

    Walla Walla County

    • County in Washington

    • Rating 4.24 out of 5 21 reviews

    Current Resident: I have lived in Walla Walla for most of my life, and that's because I was adopted at the age of three from Asia. Walla Walla is a small town in Washington and it is the perfect hometown for me. I can go downtown and hang out with friends and just have a great time. Also, Walla Walla is known for our wineries. We have lots of tourist that come down and go wine tasting downtown. There are a lot of things I can do here too and the sunsets are beautiful.... Read 21 reviews

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    • Population 62,168

    #12 Most Diverse Counties in Washington.

    Walla Walla County

    County in Washington,

    21 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Walla Walla for most of my life, and that's because I was adopted at the age of three from Asia. Walla Walla is a small town in Washington and it is the perfect hometown for me. I can....

    Read 21 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Population: 62,168,

  8. #13 Most Diverse Counties in Washington

    Thurston County

    Current Resident: Thurston County has a lot to offer when it comes to healthcare diversity and community colleges. Currently a student at South Puget Sound Community College and the students, staff, and faculty are relatively genuine in their kindness and hospitality when it comes to student success. With many areas being rural, there is more of nature to be appreciative for. Though the rainy weather can be a bit awful when trying to commute to other places. Overall, this county is one that I have lived in majority of my life and don't plan on leaving it any time soon.... Read 9 reviews

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    • Population 290,642

    #13 Most Diverse Counties in Washington.

    Thurston County

    County in Washington,

    9 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Thurston County has a lot to offer when it comes to healthcare diversity and community colleges. Currently a student at South Puget Sound Community College and the students, staff, and faculty are...Though the rainy weather can be a bit awful when trying to commute to other places. Overall, this county is one that I have lived in majority of my life and don't plan on leaving it any time soon..

    Read 9 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Population: 290,642,

  9. #15 Most Diverse Counties in Washington

    Kitsap County

    • County in Washington

    • Rating 3.89 out of 5 9 reviews

    Current Resident: Some parts have a great view of the water and the plant life is abundant. There are good places to eat, new ones pop up all the time! Many areas have great prices on homes and for renting. There are also discount stores: good will, grocery outlet, saars, winco. There are also events held all over the county. Everything from music, comedy, charity, and poetry. The crime is low and most areas are well maintained. Downtown Bremerton is packed with shops of all kinds and the waterfront frequently hosts exciting events!... Read 9 reviews

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    • Population 273,072

    #15 Most Diverse Counties in Washington.

    Kitsap County

    County in Washington,

    9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Some parts have a great view of the water and the plant life is abundant. There are good places to eat, new ones pop up all the time! Many areas have great prices on homes and for renting. There are....

    Read 9 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Population: 273,072,

  10. #16 Most Diverse Counties in Washington

    Clark County

    • County in Washington

    • Rating 3.95 out of 5 22 reviews

    Current Resident: I LOVE Vancouver~ Our County Parks Commission provides and promotes quality of life. We have impressive well-stocked Libraries, lots of citizen educational events. We have an excellent Public School System, Junior College and WSU, Washington State University 4 year respected and diverse curriculum University. Our city WORKS to make it a good place to make it your home generation after generation. Our Police and Fire Departments are well-trained, compassionate, professionals. Our citizens are civically proactive and reinforce good citizenship and community involvement for the values and direction of our city future to be of pride. Also, ther are miles-n-miles of maintained hiking trails or our new Waterfront Park!... Read 22 reviews

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    • Population 496,494

    #16 Most Diverse Counties in Washington.

    Clark County

    County in Washington,

    22 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says I LOVE Vancouver~ Our County Parks Commission provides and promotes quality of life. We have impressive well-stocked Libraries, lots of citizen educational events. We have an excellent Public School...Our city WORKS to make it a good place to make it your home generation after generation. Our Police and Fire Departments are well-trained, compassionate, professionals. Our citizens are civically....

    Read 22 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Population: 496,494,

  11. #17 Most Diverse Counties in Washington

    Whatcom County

    • County in Washington

    • Rating 5 out of 5 6 reviews

    Current Resident: Whatcom County is one of the most beautiful places to visit or live. Quick access to; Mount Baker for snow sports, the bay is great for SUP boards or fresh seafood, trail systems great for hiking or biking. Many local breweries throughout historical streets. An amazing sense of community, plenty to do if you're active or want to relax.... Read 6 reviews

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    • Population 224,533

    #17 Most Diverse Counties in Washington.

    Whatcom County

    County in Washington,

    6 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Whatcom County is one of the most beautiful places to visit or live. Quick access to; Mount Baker for snow sports, the bay is great for SUP boards or fresh seafood, trail systems great for hiking or....

    Read 6 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Population: 224,533,

  12. #22 Most Diverse Counties in Washington

    Kittitas County

    • County in Washington

    • Rating 5 out of 5 1 review

    Current Resident: I love our small towns. I love the community feeling we have where everyone helps everyone. I tried to move back to the city once and moved back with in 6 months. There isn't much I'd like to see changed here.... Read 1 review

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    • Population 44,147

    #22 Most Diverse Counties in Washington.

    Kittitas County

    County in Washington,

    1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says I love our small towns. I love the community feeling we have where everyone helps everyone. I tried to move back to the city once and moved back with in 6 months. There isn't much I'd like to see changed here..

    Read 1 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Population: 44,147,

  13. #23 Most Diverse Counties in Washington

    Cowlitz County

    • County in Washington

    • Rating 3.67 out of 5 3 reviews

    Current Resident: Despite the preconceived notions and stereo types that were presented in the reactions of friends when announcing moving from Vancouver area to Cowlitz County, there is nothing but good things to say. It is a typical blue collar, small community; most families know one another in some shape or form. Aside from the small town feel, the comradory for community plays out here; from fundraising, to standing behind our law enforcement, to our county Rodeo. Living wise it literally an hour from anything, an hour to the coast, the mountains, or Portland. It's beautiful area, with picturesque Mt. St Helens and tons of natural beauty.... Read 3 reviews

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    • Population 109,457

    #23 Most Diverse Counties in Washington.

    Cowlitz County

    County in Washington,

    3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Despite the preconceived notions and stereo types that were presented in the reactions of friends when announcing moving from Vancouver area to Cowlitz County, there is nothing but good things to... Aside from the small town feel, the comradory for community plays out here; from fundraising, to standing behind our law enforcement, to our county Rodeo. Living wise it literally an hour from anything, an hour to the coast, the mountains, or Portland. It's beautiful area, with picturesque Mt. St Helens and tons of natural beauty..

    Read 3 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: C minus,

    Population: 109,457,

  14. #24 Most Diverse Counties in Washington

    Spokane County

    • County in Washington

    • Rating 3.93 out of 5 181 reviews

    Current Resident: I, being born and raised in Spokane, have had many opportunities to explore and truly experience what the city entails. When I was a kid everything was beautiful. There was always something new to see, or somewhere new to explore. However, over the years, these once beautiful places have diminished. They have become rundown, and taken over by people who have become addicted to drugs. For example, downtown Spokane. As a kid I remember walking the streets with my parents and feeling safe. Nowadays, I am terrified to even drive through the main streets. The beautiful areas that used to have vines hanging from the older building walls, or lights hanging over alleys with beautiful brick, have now turned to places filled with tents, and reaks of weed. I used to be proud to call Spokane my hometown, but this has now turned into a question I dread answering…... Read 181 reviews

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    • Population 531,477

    #24 Most Diverse Counties in Washington.

    Spokane County

    County in Washington,

    181 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says I, being born and raised in Spokane, have had many opportunities to explore and truly experience what the city entails. When I was a kid everything was beautiful. There was always something new to....

    Read 181 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Population: 531,477,

2023 Most Diverse Counties in Washington (2024)

FAQs

What is the most diverse county in Washington state? ›

King County

#1 Most Diverse Counties in Washington.

What is the most racially diverse city in Washington state? ›

Renton scored high for ethnoracial diversity but saw lower scores in linguistic and birthplace diversity. Overall, Renton ranked as the 16th most ethnically diverse city in the entire U.S.

What is the most diverse city in the U.S. 2023? ›

The top 10 most diverse cities in America, in order, were:
  • Germantown, MD.
  • Jersey City, NJ.
  • Gaithersburg, MD.
  • Silver Spring, MD.
  • New York, NY.
  • Kent, WA.
  • Spring Valley, NV.
  • Rockville, MD.
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What is the most diverse zip code in Washington state? ›

The 98188 ZIP code, which encompasses an area around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport smack dab in the middle of Seattle Southside, is not only the most diverse ZIP code in Washington State, but it's also in the top ten most diverse ZIP codes in the country.

What is the largest minority group in Washington State? ›

Asian's make up the largest minority racial group in 2022 with 10.3% of Washington's total population. Non-white racial groups represented 27.7% of Washington's population in 2022.

Where do most blacks live in Washington? ›

The biggest percent increase in the Black or African American population from 2010 to 2020 was in Snohomish County (66%). The largest concentrations of Black or African American residents in the region are in southern King County and in Pierce County. The map below shows 2020 population by census tract.

What city in Washington has the highest black population? ›

The data show that although Seattle boasts by far the Northwest's largest population of African Americans, plenty of other places in western Washington have larger shares.

Which city in Washington has the most Asians? ›

The Bellevue skyline. Approximately 40 percent of the city is now minority, and Bellevue has the highest percentage of Asian residents of any city in Washington state.

Is Seattle racially diverse? ›

But Seattle has diversified at a faster rate than some other large cities, and as of 2022, Seattle ranked seventh for the share of the population that is white. Portland had the highest percentage of white residents, at 65.8%, and was nearly tied with Colorado Springs, Colo., at 65.4%.

What is the most diverse state 2023? ›

Racial Diversity Across U.S. States

Washington, D.C. In Hawaii, the most diverse U.S. state, 44% of marriages are interracial.

What is the most diverse city in the PNW? ›

Consider the share of the population that identifies as “white alone” (meaning white and no other race) and Renton, Washington is easily the most diverse locale in the region.

What is the diversity in King County WA? ›

Population & Diversity

In 2021, there were 3.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.28M people) in King County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 418k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 142k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the largest immigrant group in Washington State? ›

The undocumented immigrant group had the highest share, around 90%. For the naturalized citizen group and the legal immigrant group, their shares were similar, between 70% and 80%. Washington's population has been aging over the past decade due to Baby Boomers entering the retirement age.

Is Washington State culturally diverse? ›

(The Center Square) – Washington is the 17th most diverse state in the country, according to WalletHub. The personal finance website compiled a list of the most and least diverse states in America.

What is the most diverse school district in Washington State? ›

Federal Way Public Schools district deemed most diverse in Washington state. FWPS ranked 5th in the nation for diversity.

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