Washington County Demographics
A map of Washington County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 365,232 | 60.8% |
Hispanic | 107,642 | 17.9% |
Asian | 68,430 | 11.4% |
Multiracial | 37,553 | 6.3% |
Black | 12,763 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 8,752 | 1.5% |
Washington County, Oregon had a population of 600,372 in 2020. It was 60.8% White, 2.1% Black, 11.4% Asian, 17.9% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 6.3% 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 2nd most populous county of the 36 counties in Oregon.
Washington County's White Population
365,232 residents of Washington County identify as White, or 60.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington County slightly less than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Washington County is ranked #34 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is less White than neighboring Columbia County (84.1% White), Yamhill County (73.7% White), Clark County (72.9% White), Tillamook County (80.3% White), and Multnomah County (65.7% White).
Washington County's Black Population
12,763 residents of Washington County identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Washington County is ranked #2 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Black than neighboring Columbia County (0.6% Black), Yamhill County (0.8% Black), and Tillamook County (0.3% Black). Washington County is less Black than neighboring Clark County (2.2% Black), and Multnomah County (5.4% Black).
Washington County's Asian Population
68,430 residents of Washington County identify as Asian, or 11.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington County slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Washington County is ranked #1 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Asian than neighboring Columbia County (1.1% Asian), Yamhill County (1.4% Asian), Clark County (4.8% Asian), Tillamook County (1% Asian), and Multnomah County (7.5% Asian).
Washington County's Hispanic Population
107,642 residents of Washington County identify as Hispanic, or 17.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Washington County is ranked #8 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Hispanic than neighboring Columbia County (5.8% Hispanic), Yamhill County (16.5% Hispanic), Clark County (11.7% Hispanic), Tillamook County (10.8% Hispanic), and Multnomah County (12.7% Hispanic).
Washington County's Native American/Other Population
8,752 residents of Washington County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. 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 Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Washington County is ranked #27 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Columbia County (1.9% Native American/Other), Yamhill County (2% Native American/Other), Clark County (2.1% Native American/Other), Tillamook County (1.7% Native American/Other), and Multnomah County (1.9% Native American/Other).
Washington County's Multiracial Population
37,553 residents of Washington County identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Washington County is ranked #10 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Multiracial than neighboring Yamhill County (5.6% Multiracial), and Tillamook County (5.9% Multiracial). Washington County is less Multiracial than neighboring Columbia County (6.5% Multiracial), Clark County (6.4% Multiracial), and Multnomah County (6.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.