Washington County Demographics
A map of Washington County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,084 | 91.9% |
Hispanic | 275 | 5.0% |
Multiracial | 144 | 2.6% |
Black | 13 | 0.2% |
Native American/Other | 10 | 0.2% |
Asian | 4 | 0.1% |
Washington County, Kansas had a population of 5,530 in 2020. It was 91.9% White, 0.2% Black, 0.1% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 2.6% 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 62nd most populous county of the 105 counties in Kansas.
Washington County's White Population
5,084 residents of Washington County identify as White, or 91.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington County larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Washington County is ranked #17 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more White than neighboring Jefferson County (90.6% White), and Riley County (72% White). Washington County is less White than neighboring Clay County (92.2% White), Marshall County (93.7% White), and Republic County (94.2% White).
Washington County's Black Population
13 residents of Washington County identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Washington County is ranked #86 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is less Black than neighboring Jefferson County (0.3% Black), Clay County (0.6% Black), Marshall County (0.4% Black), Republic County (0.3% Black), and Riley County (6.6% Black).
Washington County's Asian Population
4 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 Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Washington County is ranked #98 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is less Asian than neighboring Jefferson County (0.2% Asian), Clay County (0.6% Asian), Marshall County (0.4% Asian), Republic County (0.2% Asian), and Riley County (4.6% Asian).
Washington County's Hispanic Population
275 residents of Washington County identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Washington County is ranked #59 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Hispanic than neighboring Clay County (2.7% Hispanic), Marshall County (2.3% Hispanic), and Republic County (1.9% Hispanic). Washington County is less Hispanic than neighboring Riley County (10.4% Hispanic).
Washington County's Native American/Other Population
10 residents of Washington County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. 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 Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Washington County is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson County (0.8% Native American/Other), Clay County (0.5% Native American/Other), Marshall County (0.4% Native American/Other), Republic County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Riley County (1.3% Native American/Other).
Washington County's Multiracial Population
144 residents of Washington County identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Washington County is ranked #93 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is less Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson County (3.1% Multiracial), Clay County (3.3% Multiracial), Marshall County (2.8% Multiracial), Republic County (2.8% Multiracial), and Riley County (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.