Washington County Demographics

A map of Washington County's Population by Race

Washington County, Alabama had a population of 15,388 in 2020. It was 66.7% White, 21.6% Black, 0.1% Asian, 0.9% Hispanic, 7.3% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Washington County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Washington County is the 53rd most populous county of the 67 counties in Alabama.

Washington County's White Population

10,267 residents of Washington County identify as White, or 66.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Washington County is ranked #36 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Washington County is more White than neighboring Clarke County (51.8% White), Wayne County (57.2% White), and Choctaw County (55.6% White). Washington County is less White than neighboring Greene County (72.5% White), and George County (86% White).

Washington County's Black Population

3,318 residents of Washington County identify as Black, or 21.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Washington County is ranked #35 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Washington County is more Black than neighboring George County (7.3% Black). Washington County is less Black than neighboring Clarke County (44.3% Black), Greene County (23.2% Black), Wayne County (39% Black), and Choctaw County (41.2% Black).

Washington County's Asian Population

14 residents of Washington County identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Washington County is ranked #62 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Washington County is less Asian than neighboring Clarke County (0.4% Asian), Greene County (0.2% Asian), Wayne County (0.2% Asian), Choctaw County (0.2% Asian), and George County (0.3% Asian).

Washington County's Hispanic Population

138 residents of Washington County identify as Hispanic, or 0.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Washington County is ranked #63 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Washington County is less Hispanic than neighboring Greene County (1.3% Hispanic), Wayne County (1.7% Hispanic), and George County (2.8% Hispanic).

Washington County's Native American/Other Population

1,127 residents of Washington County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington County slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Washington County is ranked #1 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Washington County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clarke County (0.5% Native American/Other), Greene County (0.5% Native American/Other), Wayne County (0.2% Native American/Other), Choctaw County (0.3% Native American/Other), and George County (0.5% Native American/Other).

Washington County's Multiracial Population

524 residents of Washington County identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Washington County is ranked #31 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Washington County is more Multiracial than neighboring Clarke County (2.1% Multiracial), Greene County (2.3% Multiracial), Wayne County (1.7% Multiracial), Choctaw County (1.9% Multiracial), and George County (3.2% Multiracial).

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