Washington County Demographics
A map of Washington County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 115,089 | 88.6% |
Multiracial | 4,644 | 3.6% |
Hispanic | 4,578 | 3.5% |
Asian | 2,605 | 2.0% |
Black | 1,468 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 1,455 | 1.1% |
Washington County, Rhode Island had a population of 129,839 in 2020. It was 88.6% White, 1.1% Black, 2.0% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.6% 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 3rd most populous county of the 5 counties in Rhode Island.
Washington County's White Population
115,089 residents of Washington County identify as White, or 88.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington County larger than the White share of the population of Rhode Island (68.7% White). Of the 5 counties in Rhode Island, Washington County is ranked #1 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more White than neighboring Kent County (85% White), Newport County (82.8% White), Bristol County (87.9% White), Providence County (57.3% White), and New London County (72.6% White).
Washington County's Black Population
1,468 residents of Washington County identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Rhode Island (5% Black). Of the 5 counties in Rhode Island, Washington County is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is less Black than neighboring Kent County (1.7% Black), Newport County (3.1% Black), Bristol County (1.4% Black), Providence County (7.2% Black), and New London County (5.4% Black).
Washington County's Asian Population
2,605 residents of Washington County identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Rhode Island (3.5% Asian). Of the 5 counties in Rhode Island, Washington County is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Asian than neighboring Newport County (1.8% Asian). Washington County is less Asian than neighboring Kent County (2.8% Asian), Bristol County (2.5% Asian), Providence County (4.3% Asian), and New London County (4% Asian).
Washington County's Hispanic Population
4,578 residents of Washington County identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington County less than the Hispanic share of the population of Rhode Island (16.6% Hispanic). Of the 5 counties in Rhode Island, Washington County is ranked #5 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is less Hispanic than neighboring Kent County (5.7% Hispanic), Newport County (6.5% Hispanic), Bristol County (3.8% Hispanic), Providence County (24.3% Hispanic), and New London County (11.5% Hispanic).
Washington County's Native American/Other Population
1,455 residents of Washington County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. 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 Rhode Island (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 5 counties in Rhode Island, Washington County is ranked #2 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kent County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Bristol County (0.5% Native American/Other). Washington County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Providence County (1.7% Native American/Other), and New London County (1.3% Native American/Other).
Washington County's Multiracial Population
4,644 residents of Washington County identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Rhode Island (4.8% Multiracial). Of the 5 counties in Rhode Island, Washington County is ranked #5 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is less Multiracial than neighboring Kent County (4.1% Multiracial), Newport County (4.7% Multiracial), Bristol County (3.8% Multiracial), Providence County (5.2% Multiracial), and New London County (5.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.