Washington County Demographics
A map of Washington County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 123,855 | 90.6% |
Hispanic | 4,827 | 3.5% |
Multiracial | 3,757 | 2.7% |
Asian | 1,943 | 1.4% |
Black | 1,672 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 707 | 0.5% |
Washington County, Wisconsin had a population of 136,761 in 2020. It was 90.6% White, 1.2% Black, 1.4% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.7% 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 11th most populous county of the 72 counties in Wisconsin.
Washington County's White Population
123,855 residents of Washington County identify as White, or 90.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Washington County is ranked #32 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more White than neighboring Waukesha County (85.5% White), Fond du Lac County (86.6% White), Dodge County (87.1% White), Ozaukee County (89% White), and Jefferson County (86.4% White).
Washington County's Black Population
1,672 residents of Washington County identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Washington County is ranked #28 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Black than neighboring Jefferson County (1% Black). Washington County is less Black than neighboring Waukesha County (1.6% Black), Fond du Lac County (2.2% Black), Dodge County (3% Black), and Ozaukee County (1.6% Black).
Washington County's Asian Population
1,943 residents of Washington County identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Washington County is ranked #19 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Asian than neighboring Fond du Lac County (1.2% Asian), Dodge County (0.6% Asian), and Jefferson County (0.8% Asian). Washington County is less Asian than neighboring Waukesha County (3.8% Asian), and Ozaukee County (2.5% Asian).
Washington County's Hispanic Population
4,827 residents of Washington County identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Washington County is ranked #31 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Hispanic than neighboring Ozaukee County (3.4% Hispanic). Washington County is less Hispanic than neighboring Waukesha County (5.4% Hispanic), Fond du Lac County (6.4% Hispanic), Dodge County (6.1% Hispanic), and Jefferson County (8.3% Hispanic).
Washington County's Native American/Other Population
707 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 Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Washington County is ranked #56 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fond du Lac County (0.6% Native American/Other), Dodge County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Ozaukee County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Washington County's Multiracial Population
3,757 residents of Washington County identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Washington County is ranked #53 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Multiracial than neighboring Dodge County (2.5% Multiracial). Washington County is less Multiracial than neighboring Waukesha County (3.2% Multiracial), Fond du Lac County (3% Multiracial), Ozaukee County (3% Multiracial), and Jefferson County (3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.