Washington County Demographics
A map of Washington County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 147,462 | 81.8% |
Hispanic | 20,482 | 11.4% |
Multiracial | 5,816 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 3,804 | 2.1% |
Asian | 1,802 | 1.0% |
Black | 913 | 0.5% |
Washington County, Utah had a population of 180,279 in 2020. It was 81.8% White, 0.5% Black, 1.0% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 3.2% 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 5th most populous county of the 29 counties in Utah.
Washington County's White Population
147,462 residents of Washington County identify as White, or 81.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Utah (75.4% White). Of the 29 counties in Utah, Washington County is ranked #18 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more White than neighboring Beaver County (80.8% White), and Mohave County (75.1% White). Washington County is less White than neighboring Iron County (83.1% White), Lincoln County (85.3% White), and Kane County (90.3% White).
Washington County's Black Population
913 residents of Washington County identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Utah (1.1% Black). Of the 29 counties in Utah, Washington County is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Black than neighboring Beaver County (0.3% Black), and Kane County (0.4% Black). Washington County is less Black than neighboring Iron County (0.7% Black), Lincoln County (3.7% Black), and Mohave County (1% Black).
Washington County's Asian Population
1,802 residents of Washington County identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Utah (2.4% Asian). Of the 29 counties in Utah, Washington County is ranked #9 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Asian than neighboring Beaver County (0.5% Asian), Lincoln County (0.5% Asian), and Kane County (0.8% Asian). Washington County is less Asian than neighboring Iron County (1.1% Asian), and Mohave County (1.2% Asian).
Washington County's Hispanic Population
20,482 residents of Washington County identify as Hispanic, or 11.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Utah (15.1% Hispanic). Of the 29 counties in Utah, Washington County is ranked #10 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Hispanic than neighboring Iron County (9.6% Hispanic), Lincoln County (6.5% Hispanic), and Kane County (4.2% Hispanic). Washington County is less Hispanic than neighboring Beaver County (15.1% Hispanic), and Mohave County (16% Hispanic).
Washington County's Native American/Other Population
3,804 residents of Washington County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. 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 Utah (2.4% Native American/Other). Of the 29 counties in Utah, Washington County is ranked #7 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beaver County (1.4% Native American/Other), Lincoln County (1.1% Native American/Other), and Kane County (1.8% Native American/Other). Washington County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Iron County (2.3% Native American/Other), and Mohave County (2.4% Native American/Other).
Washington County's Multiracial Population
5,816 residents of Washington County identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Utah (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 29 counties in Utah, Washington County is ranked #10 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Multiracial than neighboring Beaver County (1.9% Multiracial), Lincoln County (2.9% Multiracial), and Kane County (2.6% Multiracial). Washington County is less Multiracial than neighboring Mohave County (4.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.