Washington County Demographics
A map of Washington County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 8,118 | 77.3% |
Hispanic | 1,662 | 15.8% |
Multiracial | 488 | 4.6% |
Native American/Other | 134 | 1.3% |
Asian | 81 | 0.8% |
Black | 17 | 0.2% |
Washington County, Idaho had a population of 10,500 in 2020. It was 77.3% White, 0.2% Black, 0.8% Asian, 15.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.6% 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 29th most populous county of the 44 counties in Idaho.
Washington County's White Population
8,118 residents of Washington County identify as White, or 77.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Idaho (78.9% White). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Washington County is ranked #30 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more White than neighboring Payette County (75.8% White), and Canyon County (67.2% White). Washington County is less White than neighboring Adams County (91.2% White), Gem County (84.4% White), and Baker County (88% White).
Washington County's Black Population
17 residents of Washington County identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Idaho (0.8% Black). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Washington County is ranked #27 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Black than neighboring Adams County (0.1% Black). Washington County is less Black than neighboring Canyon County (0.6% Black), and Baker County (0.4% Black).
Washington County's Asian Population
81 residents of Washington County identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Idaho (1.4% Asian). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Washington County is ranked #12 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Asian than neighboring Adams County (0.2% Asian), Gem County (0.5% Asian), and Baker County (0.4% Asian). Washington County is less Asian than neighboring Canyon County (0.9% Asian).
Washington County's Hispanic Population
1,662 residents of Washington County identify as Hispanic, or 15.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Idaho (13% Hispanic). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Washington County is ranked #16 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Hispanic than neighboring Adams County (3.5% Hispanic), Gem County (9% Hispanic), and Baker County (4.9% Hispanic). Washington County is less Hispanic than neighboring Payette County (16.8% Hispanic), and Canyon County (25.6% Hispanic).
Washington County's Native American/Other Population
134 residents of Washington County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Idaho (1.7% Native American/Other). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Washington County is ranked #18 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Adams County (1% Native American/Other). Washington County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baker County (1.7% Native American/Other).
Washington County's Multiracial Population
488 residents of Washington County identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Idaho (4.2% Multiracial). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Washington County is ranked #12 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Multiracial than neighboring Adams County (4.1% Multiracial), and Canyon County (4.4% Multiracial). Washington County is less Multiracial than neighboring Payette County (5.1% Multiracial), Gem County (4.7% Multiracial), and Baker County (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.