Washington County Demographics
A map of Washington County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 55,663 | 93.1% |
Multiracial | 2,202 | 3.7% |
Hispanic | 717 | 1.2% |
Black | 600 | 1.0% |
Asian | 309 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 280 | 0.5% |
Washington County, Ohio had a population of 59,771 in 2020. It was 93.1% White, 1.0% Black, 0.5% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.7% 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 42nd most populous county of the 88 counties in Ohio.
Washington County's White Population
55,663 residents of Washington County identify as White, or 93.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington County larger than the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Washington County is ranked #23 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more White than neighboring Wood County (92.2% White), Noble County (91% White), and Morgan County (90.7% White). Washington County is less White than neighboring Pleasants County (94.3% White), and Wirt County (96.2% White).
Washington County's Black Population
600 residents of Washington County identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Washington County is ranked #58 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Black than neighboring Wirt County (0.1% Black). Washington County is less Black than neighboring Wood County (1.2% Black), Noble County (5.3% Black), Pleasants County (1.2% Black), and Morgan County (2.9% Black).
Washington County's Asian Population
309 residents of Washington County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Washington County is ranked #44 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Asian than neighboring Noble County (0.2% Asian), Pleasants County (0.2% Asian), Morgan County (0.2% Asian), and Wirt County (0% Asian). Washington County is less Asian than neighboring Wood County (0.7% Asian).
Washington County's Hispanic Population
717 residents of Washington County identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Washington County is ranked #69 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Hispanic than neighboring Pleasants County (0.8% Hispanic), Morgan County (0.9% Hispanic), and Wirt County (0.4% Hispanic). Washington County is less Hispanic than neighboring Wood County (1.4% Hispanic).
Washington County's Native American/Other Population
280 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 Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Washington County is ranked #48 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wood County (0.4% Native American/Other), Noble County (0.3% Native American/Other), Pleasants County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Wirt County (0.3% Native American/Other).
Washington County's Multiracial Population
2,202 residents of Washington County identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Washington County is ranked #48 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Multiracial than neighboring Noble County (2% Multiracial), Pleasants County (3% Multiracial), and Wirt County (2.9% Multiracial). Washington County is less Multiracial than neighboring Wood County (4.1% Multiracial), and Morgan County (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.