Washington County Demographics
A map of Washington County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 22,023 | 61.5% |
Hispanic | 6,425 | 17.9% |
Black | 5,555 | 15.5% |
Multiracial | 1,026 | 2.9% |
Asian | 547 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 229 | 0.6% |
Washington County, Texas had a population of 35,805 in 2020. It was 61.5% White, 15.5% Black, 1.5% Asian, 17.9% Hispanic, 0.6% 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 86th most populous county of the 254 counties in Texas.
Washington County's White Population
22,023 residents of Washington County identify as White, or 61.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington County considerably larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Washington County is ranked #108 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more White than neighboring Austin County (61.3% White), Brazos County (52.6% White), Waller County (41.4% White), and Grimes County (57.8% White). Washington County is less White than neighboring Burleson County (63.8% White).
Washington County's Black Population
5,555 residents of Washington County identify as Black, or 15.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Washington County is ranked #28 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Black than neighboring Austin County (7.8% Black), Burleson County (10.5% Black), Brazos County (10.1% Black), and Grimes County (13.1% Black). Washington County is less Black than neighboring Waller County (21.3% Black).
Washington County's Asian Population
547 residents of Washington County identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Washington County is ranked #35 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Asian than neighboring Austin County (0.7% Asian), Burleson County (0.4% Asian), Waller County (1.4% Asian), and Grimes County (0.3% Asian). Washington County is less Asian than neighboring Brazos County (6.3% Asian).
Washington County's Hispanic Population
6,425 residents of Washington County identify as Hispanic, or 17.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington County considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Washington County is ranked #198 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is less Hispanic than neighboring Austin County (26.7% Hispanic), Burleson County (21% Hispanic), Brazos County (27% Hispanic), Waller County (32.5% Hispanic), and Grimes County (25.2% Hispanic).
Washington County's Native American/Other Population
229 residents of Washington County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. 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 Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Washington County is ranked #144 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brazos County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Waller County (0.9% Native American/Other).
Washington County's Multiracial Population
1,026 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 Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Washington County is ranked #127 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Multiracial than neighboring Waller County (2.4% Multiracial). Washington County is less Multiracial than neighboring Burleson County (3.7% Multiracial), Brazos County (3.4% Multiracial), and Grimes County (3.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.