Pakistani Population in Washington by City : 2025 Ranking & Insights

The Pakistani population in Washington totals 9,488, according to recent U.S. Census estimates. Leading cities include Seattle (1,452), followed by Bellevue (680) and Kirkland (615), 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 Pakistani residents are distributed across Washington''s urban and rural landscape.

Top 5 cities with the largest Pakistani population in Washington

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  • 1
    Seattle
    Pakistani population in Seattle is 1,452
    0.20% of Seattle population is Pakistani
  • 2
    Bellevue
    Pakistani population in Bellevue is 680
    0.45% of Bellevue population is Pakistani
  • 3
    Kirkland
    Pakistani population in Kirkland is 615
    0.67% of Kirkland population is Pakistani
  • 4
    Lynnwood
    Pakistani population in Lynnwood is 596
    1.46% of Lynnwood population is Pakistani
  • 5
    Sammamish
    Pakistani population in Sammamish is 405
    0.61% of Sammamish population is Pakistani

Overview of Pakistani population in Washington

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Washington contains 9,488 Pakistani residents (0.12% of 7.7 million total state population), positioning the state at the 72nd percentile nationally among U.S. states for Pakistani population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show Washington's Pakistani demographic representation of 0.12% remains below the national average of 0.19%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey document Washington's 9,488 Pakistani residents constitute 1.5% of the nation's total Pakistani population of 623,615, 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 0.14 Pakistani Americans per square mile, marginally below the national average of 0.18 per square mile, placing the state near national demographic representation levels.
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238 Cities in Washington Ranked by Pakistani Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Pakistani population in Washington present in Seattle, Bellevue, 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 Pakistani population count
Rank by Pakistani Population
City
Pakistani Population
% of Total City Population
% of Total Washington Pakistani Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Seattle 1,452 0.20% 15.30%
2 Bellevue 680 0.45% 7.17%
3 Kirkland 615 0.67% 6.48%
4 Lynnwood 596 1.46% 6.28%
5 Sammamish 405 0.61% 4.27%
6 Renton 378 0.36% 3.98%
7 Shoreline 346 0.58% 3.65%
8 284 0.38% 2.99%
9 265 0.24% 2.79%
10 215 0.16% 2.27%
11 205 0.52% 2.16%
12 185 2.23% 1.95%
13 161 0.16% 1.70%
14 156 0.25% 1.64%
15 146 0.46% 1.54%
16 138 0.15% 1.45%
17 114 0.23% 1.20%
18 111 0.32% 1.17%
19 98 0.31% 1.03%
20 81 0.11% 0.85%
21 76 0.09% 0.80%
22 73 0.45% 0.77%
23 72 0.35% 0.76%
24 71 0.04% 0.75%
25 70 0.51% 0.74%
26 69 0.45% 0.73%
27 57 0.20% 0.60%
27 57 0.02% 0.60%
28 53 0.12% 0.56%
29 45 0.09% 0.47%
30 44 0.21% 0.46%
31 41 0.02% 0.43%
32 40 0.16% 0.42%
33 34 0.13% 0.36%
34 29 0.23% 0.31%
35 25 0.03% 0.26%
36 23 0.74% 0.24%
37 22 0.76% 0.23%
38 21 0.02% 0.22%
39 19 0.05% 0.20%
40 17 0.08% 0.18%
41 13 0.02% 0.14%
42 9 0.01% 0.09%
43 7 0.22% 0.07%
44 6 0.01% 0.06%
44 6 0.05% 0.06%
44 6 0.02% 0.06%
45 3 0.02% 0.03%
45 3 0.01% 0.03%
46 1 0.01% 0.01%
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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 Pakistani population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines Pakistani 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 Pakistani 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 Pakistani alone, while others identify as Pakistani along with another race (such as Pakistani and German).
  • We’ve used the “Pakistani alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Pakistani population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Pakistani 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 Pakistani .
  2. % of Total Washington Pakistani Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Pakistani 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 Pakistani 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 Pakistani 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 Pakistani populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

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