Washakie County Demographics

A map of Washakie County's Population by Race

Washakie County, Wyoming had a population of 7,685 in 2020. It was 81.6% White, 0.2% Black, 0.4% Asian, 13.9% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Washakie County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Washakie County is the 19th most populous county of the 23 counties in Wyoming.

Washakie County's White Population

6,268 residents of Washakie County identify as White, or 81.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Washakie County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Wyoming (81.4% White). Of the 23 counties in Wyoming, Washakie County is ranked #17 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Washakie County is more White than neighboring Fremont County (67.8% White). Washakie County is less White than neighboring Big Horn County (85.8% White), Hot Springs County (89.6% White), Johnson County (90.4% White), and Sheridan County (89% White).

Washakie County's Black Population

12 residents of Washakie County identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washakie County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wyoming (0.8% Black). Of the 23 counties in Wyoming, Washakie County is ranked #22 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Washakie County is less Black than neighboring Johnson County (0.3% Black), Sheridan County (0.4% Black), and Fremont County (0.4% Black).

Washakie County's Asian Population

33 residents of Washakie County identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washakie County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wyoming (0.9% Asian). Of the 23 counties in Wyoming, Washakie County is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Washakie County is more Asian than neighboring Johnson County (0.2% Asian). Washakie County is less Asian than neighboring Sheridan County (0.6% Asian), and Fremont County (0.5% Asian).

Washakie County's Hispanic Population

1,070 residents of Washakie County identify as Hispanic, or 13.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washakie County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wyoming (10.2% Hispanic). Of the 23 counties in Wyoming, Washakie County is ranked #5 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Washakie County is more Hispanic than neighboring Big Horn County (9.3% Hispanic), Hot Springs County (3.8% Hispanic), Johnson County (4.1% Hispanic), Sheridan County (4.6% Hispanic), and Fremont County (6.2% Hispanic).

Washakie County's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Washakie County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Washakie County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wyoming (2.5% Native American/Other). Of the 23 counties in Wyoming, Washakie County is ranked #14 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Washakie County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Big Horn County (1.3% Native American/Other), Hot Springs County (1.3% Native American/Other), Sheridan County (1.5% Native American/Other), and Fremont County (20.2% Native American/Other).

Washakie County's Multiracial Population

213 residents of Washakie County identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washakie County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wyoming (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 23 counties in Wyoming, Washakie County is ranked #21 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Washakie County is less Multiracial than neighboring Big Horn County (3.1% Multiracial), Hot Springs County (4.6% Multiracial), Johnson County (3.7% Multiracial), Sheridan County (4% Multiracial), and Fremont County (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.