Greek Population in Washington by County : 2025 Ranking & Insights
According to the latest U.S. Census estimates, the Greek population in Washington totals 24,258. King County contains the largest Greek community with 8,900 residents, followed by Snohomish County (3,289), Pierce County (2,451), and others contributing to this statewide total. This demographic analysis ranks all counties in Washington by their Greek populations, offering insights into local community distribution and broader settlement trends.
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Top 5 counties with the largest Greek population in Washington
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1King CountyGreek population in King County is 8,9000.39% of King County population is Greek
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2Snohomish CountyGreek population in Snohomish County is 3,2890.39% of Snohomish County population is Greek
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3Pierce CountyGreek population in Pierce County is 2,4510.27% of Pierce County population is Greek
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4Spokane CountyGreek population in Spokane County is 2,0050.37% of Spokane County population is Greek
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5Clark CountyGreek population in Clark County is 1,7980.35% of Clark County population is Greek
Overview of Greek population in Washington
- Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Washington contains 24,258 Greek residents (0.31% of 7.7 million total state population), positioning the state at the 70th percentile nationally among U.S. states for Greek population concentrations.
- Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show Washington's Greek demographic representation of 0.31% remains below the national average of 0.36%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
- Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey records show Washington hosts 24,258 Greek residents, representing 2% of the nation's total Greek population of 1.2 million, establishing the state as a significant demographic concentration center within national boundaries.
- Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data documents Washington contains 0.37 Greek Americans per square mile, above the national average of 0.34 per square mile, indicating marginally stronger community presence than most U.S. states.
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39 Counties in Washington Ranked by Greek Population
American Community Survey data [1] show Greek population in Washington distributed across multiple counties, led by King County, Snohomish County, Pierce County, and Spokane County, while several other counties recorded no residents identified as Americans of full or partial Greek ancestry. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all counties included in this analysis*.
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 county in Washington by their Greek population, using the most recent ACS data available.
How the Census defines Greek 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 Greek 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 Greek alone, while others identify as Greek along with another race (such as Greek and German).
- We’ve used the “Greek alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Greek population in each area.
How We Ranked the Data
This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Greek alone or in combination in county. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
- % of Total County Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Greek .
- % of Total Washington Greek Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Greek 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 Greek 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.
- County that don’t have any reported Greek 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 Greek populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles 2023.