Wauna is a census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wauna had a population of 4,421.
History Originally platted as Springfield on September 14, 1889, Wauna's name was changed at the government's request, because of the many Springfields in Washington. Wauna, a Native American term for mighty water, was chosen as the new name by an early post mistress, Mary Frances White.
Demographics
Wauna first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.
Racial and ethnic composition +Wauna CDP, Washington – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2010Pop 2020% 2010% 2020White alone (NH)3,7023,59588.44%81.32%Black or African American alone (NH)33230.79%0.52%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)24330.57%0.75%Asian alone (NH)961032.29%2.33%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)20120.48%0.27%Other race alone (NH)7320.17%0.72%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)1503743.58%8.46%Hispanic or Latino (any race)1542493.68%5.63%Total4,1864,421 100.00%100.00%
References
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