Washington Heights, NY Demographics
A map of Washington Heights's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 738 | 33.5% |
White | 695 | 31.5% |
Black | 581 | 26.3% |
Asian | 89 | 4.0% |
Multiracial | 56 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 46 | 2.1% |
Washington Heights, New York had a population of 2,205 in 2020. It was 31.5% White, 26.3% Black, 4.0% Asian, 33.5% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Washington Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,293 places in New York, Washington Heights is the 594th 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 Heights's White Population
695 residents of Washington Heights identify as White, or 31.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington Heights considerably less than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Washington Heights is ranked #1258 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington Heights is more White than neighboring Middletown (27.1% White). Washington Heights is less White than neighboring Mechanicstown (34.1% White), Scotchtown (36.6% White), Bloomingburg (85.8% White), and Goshen (68.6% White).
Washington Heights's Black Population
581 residents of Washington Heights identify as Black, or 26.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington Heights larger than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Washington Heights is ranked #27 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington Heights is more Black than neighboring Middletown (20.8% Black), Mechanicstown (23.2% Black), Scotchtown (22.8% Black), Bloomingburg (1.4% Black), and Goshen (4.5% Black).
Washington Heights's Asian Population
89 residents of Washington Heights identify as Asian, or 4.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington Heights slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Washington Heights is ranked #295 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington Heights is more Asian than neighboring Middletown (3.7% Asian), Bloomingburg (0.6% Asian), and Goshen (2.9% Asian). Washington Heights is less Asian than neighboring Mechanicstown (4.6% Asian), and Scotchtown (4.9% Asian).
Washington Heights's Hispanic Population
738 residents of Washington Heights identify as Hispanic, or 33.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington Heights larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Washington Heights is ranked #50 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Scotchtown (30.5% Hispanic), Bloomingburg (7.2% Hispanic), and Goshen (20.9% Hispanic). Washington Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Middletown (43.6% Hispanic), and Mechanicstown (33.6% Hispanic).
Washington Heights's Native American/Other Population
46 residents of Washington Heights 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 Heights roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Washington Heights is ranked #50 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Middletown (1.2% Native American/Other), Mechanicstown (0.9% Native American/Other), Scotchtown (1.3% Native American/Other), Bloomingburg (0.5% Native American/Other), and Goshen (0.5% Native American/Other).
Washington Heights's Multiracial Population
56 residents of Washington Heights identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Washington Heights is ranked #959 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Middletown (3.6% Multiracial), Mechanicstown (3.5% Multiracial), Scotchtown (3.8% Multiracial), Bloomingburg (4.7% Multiracial), and Goshen (2.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.