Brazilian Population in Washington by City : 2025 Ranking & Insights

The Brazilian population in Washington totals 7,856, according to recent U.S. Census estimates. Leading cities include Seattle (1,145), followed by Renton (670) and Kirkland (434), each hosting visible segments of the community. While these urban centers anchor much of the population, the statewide total points to a broader presence in unincorporated areas and smaller towns beyond major city boundaries. The analysis below explores how Brazilian residents are distributed across Washington''s urban and rural landscape.

Top 5 cities with the largest Brazilian population in Washington

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  • 1
    Seattle
    Brazilian population in Seattle is 1,145
    0.15% of Seattle population is Brazilian
  • 2
    Renton
    Brazilian population in Renton is 670
    0.64% of Renton population is Brazilian
  • 3
    Kirkland
    Brazilian population in Kirkland is 434
    0.47% of Kirkland population is Brazilian
  • 4
    Issaquah
    Brazilian population in Issaquah is 414
    1.05% of Issaquah population is Brazilian
  • 5
    Bellevue
    Brazilian population in Bellevue is 309
    0.20% of Bellevue population is Brazilian

Overview of Brazilian population in Washington

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Washington contains 7,856 Brazilian residents (0.1% of 7.7 million total state population), positioning the state at the 77th percentile nationally among U.S. states for Brazilian population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show Washington's Brazilian demographic representation of 0.1% remains below the national average of 0.16%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey document Washington's 7,856 Brazilian residents constitute 1.5% of the nation's total Brazilian population of 536,750, providing the state with a measurable but modest share of the national demographic community.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data indicates Washington maintains 0.12 Brazilian Americans per square mile, marginally below the national average of 0.15 per square mile, placing the state near national demographic representation levels.
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238 Cities in Washington Ranked by Brazilian Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Brazilian population in Washington present in Seattle, Renton, and Kirkland, along with several other incorporated cities reporting non-zero populations. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all incorporated cities included in this analysis*.
cities in Washington ranked by Brazilian population count
Rank by Brazilian Population
City
Brazilian Population
% of Total City Population
% of Total Washington Brazilian Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Seattle 1,145 0.15% 14.57%
2 Renton 670 0.64% 8.53%
3 Kirkland 434 0.47% 5.52%
4 Issaquah 414 1.05% 5.27%
5 Bellevue 309 0.20% 3.93%
6 Everett 262 0.24% 3.34%
7 Lynnwood 251 0.61% 3.20%
8 220 0.93% 2.80%
9 162 0.28% 2.06%
9 162 0.07% 2.06%
10 152 0.31% 1.93%
11 151 0.59% 1.92%
12 142 2.01% 1.81%
13 110 0.15% 1.40%
14 101 0.10% 1.29%
15 85 0.10% 1.08%
16 82 0.77% 1.04%
17 79 0.12% 1.01%
18 74 0.35% 0.94%
19 63 0.32% 0.80%
20 61 0.07% 0.78%
20 61 0.45% 0.78%
21 56 0.07% 0.71%
21 56 0.22% 0.71%
22 53 0.23% 0.67%
23 51 0.38% 0.65%
24 50 0.47% 0.64%
25 47 0.07% 0.60%
26 41 0.02% 0.52%
27 40 0.32% 0.51%
28 32 0.02% 0.41%
29 30 0.09% 0.38%
30 27 0.01% 0.34%
31 26 0.06% 0.33%
32 24 0.02% 0.31%
33 23 0.06% 0.29%
34 22 0.03% 0.28%
35 21 0.07% 0.27%
35 21 0.02% 0.27%
36 20 0.08% 0.25%
36 20 0.03% 0.25%
37 19 0.16% 0.24%
38 18 0.27% 0.23%
39 14 0.14% 0.18%
39 14 0.02% 0.18%
40 11 0.18% 0.14%
40 11 0.02% 0.14%
40 11 0.03% 0.14%
41 9 0.04% 0.11%
41 9 0.09% 0.11%
42 5 0.42% 0.06%
43 4 0.29% 0.05%
44 2 0.10% 0.03%
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks city in Washington by their Brazilian population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines Brazilian population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having Brazilian ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as Brazilian alone, while others identify as Brazilian along with another race (such as Brazilian and German).
  • We’ve used the “Brazilian alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Brazilian population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Brazilian alone or in combination in city. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total City Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Brazilian .
  2. % of Total Washington Brazilian Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Brazilian population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small Brazilian populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • City that don’t have any reported Brazilian population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where Brazilian populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.