Washington Demographics
A map of Washington's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,918,820 | 63.8% |
Hispanic | 1,059,213 | 13.7% |
Asian | 723,062 | 9.4% |
Multiracial | 511,114 | 6.6% |
Black | 296,170 | 3.8% |
Native American/Other | 196,902 | 2.6% |
Washington had a population of 7,705,281 in 2020. It was 63.8% White, 3.8% Black, 9.4% Asian, 13.7% Hispanic, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 6.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Washington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Washington is the 13th most populous state in the United States.
Washington's White Population
4,918,820 residents of Washington identify as White, or 63.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Washington is #28 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more White than neighboring Nevada (45.9% White), and California (34.7% White). Washington is less White than neighboring Oregon (71.7% White), Idaho (78.9% White), and Montana (83.1% White).
Washington's Black Population
296,170 residents of Washington identify as Black, or 3.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Washington is #36 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Black than neighboring Oregon (1.9% Black), Idaho (0.8% Black), and Montana (0.5% Black). Washington is less Black than neighboring Nevada (9.4% Black), and California (5.4% Black).
Washington's Asian Population
723,062 residents of Washington identify as Asian, or 9.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Washington is #5 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Asian than neighboring Oregon (4.5% Asian), Idaho (1.4% Asian), Nevada (8.6% Asian), and Montana (0.7% Asian). Washington is less Asian than neighboring California (15.1% Asian).
Washington's Hispanic Population
1,059,213 residents of Washington identify as Hispanic, or 13.7%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Washington is #15 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Idaho (13% Hispanic), and Montana (4.2% Hispanic). Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring Oregon (13.9% Hispanic), Nevada (28.7% Hispanic), and California (39.4% Hispanic).
Washington's Native American/Other Population
196,902 residents of Washington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Washington is #9 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oregon (2% Native American/Other), Idaho (1.7% Native American/Other), Nevada (2% Native American/Other), and California (1.3% Native American/Other). Washington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montana (6.4% Native American/Other).
Washington's Multiracial Population
511,114 residents of Washington identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Washington is #4 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring Oregon (6.1% Multiracial), Idaho (4.2% Multiracial), Nevada (5.4% Multiracial), California (4.1% Multiracial), and Montana (5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.