Washington County Demographics
A map of Washington County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 31,919 | 71.1% |
White | 11,180 | 24.9% |
Multiracial | 815 | 1.8% |
Hispanic | 584 | 1.3% |
Asian | 302 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 122 | 0.3% |
Washington County, Mississippi had a population of 44,922 in 2020. It was 24.9% White, 71.1% Black, 0.7% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 1.8% 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 17th most populous county of the 82 counties in Mississippi.
Washington County's White Population
11,180 residents of Washington County identify as White, or 24.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington County considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Washington County is ranked #74 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more White than neighboring Humphreys County (18.3% White). Washington County is less White than neighboring Chicot County (38.1% White), Sharkey County (25.3% White), Sunflower County (25.9% White), and Bolivar County (32.1% White).
Washington County's Black Population
31,919 residents of Washington County identify as Black, or 71.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington County considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Washington County is ranked #9 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Black than neighboring Chicot County (52.8% Black), Sharkey County (70.3% Black), Sunflower County (69.6% Black), and Bolivar County (62.1% Black). Washington County is less Black than neighboring Humphreys County (78% Black).
Washington County's Asian Population
302 residents of Washington County identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Washington County is ranked #18 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Asian than neighboring Chicot County (0.4% Asian), Sharkey County (0.4% Asian), Humphreys County (0.1% Asian), and Sunflower County (0.3% Asian). Washington County is less Asian than neighboring Bolivar County (0.8% Asian).
Washington County's Hispanic Population
584 residents of Washington County identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Washington County is ranked #65 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Hispanic than neighboring Humphreys County (1.2% Hispanic). Washington County is less Hispanic than neighboring Chicot County (5.7% Hispanic), Sharkey County (1.6% Hispanic), Sunflower County (2.5% Hispanic), and Bolivar County (2.6% Hispanic).
Washington County's Native American/Other Population
122 residents of Washington County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. 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 Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Washington County is ranked #63 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sharkey County (0.1% Native American/Other), Sunflower County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bolivar County (0.2% Native American/Other). Washington County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chicot County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Washington County's Multiracial Population
815 residents of Washington County identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Washington County is ranked #65 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Multiracial than neighboring Sunflower County (1.4% Multiracial). Washington County is less Multiracial than neighboring Chicot County (2.5% Multiracial), Sharkey County (2.3% Multiracial), Humphreys County (2.2% Multiracial), and Bolivar County (2.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.