Washington County Demographics

A map of Washington County's Population by Race

Washington County, Louisiana had a population of 45,463 in 2020. It was 65.1% White, 28.1% Black, 0.4% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.9% 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 25th most populous county of the 64 counties in Louisiana.

Washington County's White Population

29,588 residents of Washington County identify as White, or 65.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Washington County is ranked #20 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Washington County is more White than neighboring Walthall County (54.4% White), Tangipahoa County (59.9% White), and Marion County (64.3% White). Washington County is less White than neighboring St. Tammany County (72.6% White), and Pearl River County (78.5% White).

Washington County's Black Population

12,758 residents of Washington County identify as Black, or 28.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Washington County is ranked #33 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Washington County is more Black than neighboring St. Tammany County (12.8% Black), and Pearl River County (11.9% Black). Washington County is less Black than neighboring Walthall County (41.1% Black), Tangipahoa County (29.9% Black), and Marion County (31% Black).

Washington County's Asian Population

161 residents of Washington County identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Washington County is ranked #41 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Washington County is more Asian than neighboring Walthall County (0.3% Asian), and Marion County (0.3% Asian). Washington County is less Asian than neighboring Tangipahoa County (0.7% Asian), St. Tammany County (1.4% Asian), and Pearl River County (0.5% Asian).

Washington County's Hispanic Population

1,410 residents of Washington County identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Washington County is ranked #45 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Washington County is more Hispanic than neighboring Walthall County (1.5% Hispanic), and Marion County (1.7% Hispanic). Washington County is less Hispanic than neighboring Tangipahoa County (5.4% Hispanic), St. Tammany County (7.9% Hispanic), and Pearl River County (4.1% Hispanic).

Washington County's Native American/Other Population

214 residents of Washington County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. 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 Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Washington County is ranked #49 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Washington County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marion County (0.4% Native American/Other). Washington County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Walthall County (0.7% Native American/Other), Tangipahoa County (0.6% Native American/Other), St. Tammany County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Pearl River County (0.7% Native American/Other).

Washington County's Multiracial Population

1,332 residents of Washington County identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Washington County is ranked #35 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Washington County is more Multiracial than neighboring Walthall County (2% Multiracial), and Marion County (2.4% Multiracial). Washington County is less Multiracial than neighboring Tangipahoa County (3.4% Multiracial), St. Tammany County (4.3% Multiracial), and Pearl River County (4.3% Multiracial).

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