Turkish Population in Washington by City : 2025 Ranking & Insights

The Turkish population in Washington totals 8,997, according to recent U.S. Census estimates. Leading cities include Seattle (1,063), followed by Kent (871) and Federal Way (815), 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 Turkish residents are distributed across Washington''s urban and rural landscape.

Top 5 cities with the largest Turkish population in Washington

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  • 1
    Seattle
    Turkish population in Seattle is 1,063
    0.14% of Seattle population is Turkish
  • 2
    Kent
    Turkish population in Kent is 871
    0.65% of Kent population is Turkish
  • 3
    Federal Way
    Turkish population in Federal Way is 815
    0.82% of Federal Way population is Turkish
  • 4
    Redmond
    Turkish population in Redmond is 756
    1.00% of Redmond population is Turkish
  • 5
    Puyallup
    Turkish population in Puyallup is 681
    1.60% of Puyallup population is Turkish

Overview of Turkish population in Washington

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Washington contains 8,997 Turkish residents (0.12% of 7.7 million total state population), positioning the state at the 85th percentile nationally among U.S. states for Turkish population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census data records indicate Washington's Turkish population of 0.12% exceeds the national average of 0.073% by a factor of 1.6.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey records show Washington hosts 8,997 Turkish residents, representing 3.7% of the nation's total Turkish population of 241,156, 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 show Washington maintains 0.14 Turkish Americans per square mile compared to the national average of 0.068, indicating higher demographic concentration relative to national averages.
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238 Cities in Washington Ranked by Turkish Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Turkish population in Washington present in Seattle, Kent, and Federal Way, 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 Turkish population count
Rank by Turkish Population
City
Turkish Population
% of Total City Population
% of Total Washington Turkish Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Seattle 1,063 0.14% 11.82%
2 Kent 871 0.65% 9.68%
3 Federal Way 815 0.82% 9.06%
4 Redmond 756 1.00% 8.40%
5 Puyallup 681 1.60% 7.57%
6 Kirkland 473 0.52% 5.26%
7 Bellevue 411 0.27% 4.57%
8 292 0.34% 3.25%
9 228 0.90% 2.53%
10 200 0.10% 2.22%
11 193 1.94% 2.15%
12 187 0.28% 2.08%
13 161 0.07% 1.79%
14 159 0.40% 1.77%
15 135 0.24% 1.50%
16 122 0.21% 1.36%
17 104 0.10% 1.16%
18 92 1.27% 1.02%
19 88 0.04% 0.98%
20 79 0.61% 0.88%
21 76 0.07% 0.84%
22 63 0.22% 0.70%
23 51 0.10% 0.57%
23 51 0.15% 0.57%
24 48 0.23% 0.53%
25 46 0.11% 0.51%
26 45 0.05% 0.50%
27 39 0.69% 0.43%
27 39 0.37% 0.43%
28 38 0.46% 0.42%
29 33 0.03% 0.37%
30 32 0.05% 0.36%
31 24 0.10% 0.27%
32 23 0.02% 0.26%
33 17 0.08% 0.19%
33 17 0.03% 0.19%
34 14 0.23% 0.16%
34 14 0.52% 0.16%
34 14 0.07% 0.16%
35 13 0.12% 0.14%
35 13 0.06% 0.14%
36 12 0.02% 0.13%
37 10 0.02% 0.11%
37 10 0.42% 0.11%
37 10 0.10% 0.11%
38 8 0.03% 0.09%
38 8 1.98% 0.09%
39 7 0.01% 0.08%
39 7 0.03% 0.08%
39 7 0.02% 0.08%
40 5 0.16% 0.06%
40 5 0.02% 0.06%
40 5 0.02% 0.06%
41 3 0.01% 0.03%
41 3 0.12% 0.03%
42 2 0.01% 0.02%
42 2 0.17% 0.02%
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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 Turkish population, using the most recent ACS data available.

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

How We Ranked the Data

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

Sources

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