Washington, GA Demographics
A map of Washington's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 2,277 | 60.7% |
White | 1,226 | 32.7% |
Multiracial | 119 | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 93 | 2.5% |
Asian | 24 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 15 | 0.4% |
Washington, Georgia had a population of 3,754 in 2020. It was 32.7% White, 60.7% Black, 0.6% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Washington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 675 places in Georgia, Washington is the 202nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Washington's White Population
1,226 residents of Washington identify as White, or 32.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Washington is ranked #553 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington is less White than neighboring Tignall (44.3% White), Rayle (54.4% White), Sharon (45.2% White), Crawfordville (35.3% White), and Lincolnton (54.5% White).
Washington's Black Population
2,277 residents of Washington identify as Black, or 60.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Washington is ranked #92 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Black than neighboring Tignall (47.4% Black), Rayle (34.2% Black), Sharon (50% Black), Crawfordville (57.8% Black), and Lincolnton (40.6% Black).
Washington's Asian Population
24 residents of Washington identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Washington is ranked #342 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Asian than neighboring Tignall (0.4% Asian), and Sharon (0% Asian). Washington is less Asian than neighboring Rayle (4.4% Asian), and Lincolnton (0.7% Asian).
Washington's Hispanic Population
93 residents of Washington identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Washington is ranked #499 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Sharon (1% Hispanic), Crawfordville (1.9% Hispanic), and Lincolnton (1.4% Hispanic). Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring Tignall (3.5% Hispanic), and Rayle (3.8% Hispanic).
Washington's Native American/Other Population
15 residents of Washington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Washington is ranked #396 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tignall (0.2% Native American/Other), Rayle (0% Native American/Other), Crawfordville (0% Native American/Other), and Lincolnton (0% Native American/Other). Washington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sharon (1.9% Native American/Other).
Washington's Multiracial Population
119 residents of Washington identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Washington is ranked #342 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring Sharon (1.9% Multiracial), and Lincolnton (2.8% Multiracial). Washington is less Multiracial than neighboring Tignall (4.1% Multiracial), and Crawfordville (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.