Washington, IA Demographics
A map of Washington's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,906 | 80.3% |
Hispanic | 1,012 | 13.8% |
Multiracial | 227 | 3.1% |
Black | 92 | 1.3% |
Asian | 77 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 38 | 0.5% |
Washington, Iowa had a population of 7,352 in 2020. It was 80.3% White, 1.3% Black, 1.0% Asian, 13.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.1% 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 1,028 places in Iowa, Washington is the 57th 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
5,906 residents of Washington identify as White, or 80.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Washington is ranked #959 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more White than neighboring Ainsworth (76.1% White). Washington is less White than neighboring West Chester (91% White), Coppock (91.7% White), Wayland (92.5% White), and Crawfordsville (85.9% White).
Washington's Black Population
92 residents of Washington identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Washington is ranked #154 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Black than neighboring West Chester (0% Black), Coppock (0% Black), Ainsworth (0.2% Black), and Wayland (0% Black). Washington is less Black than neighboring Crawfordsville (2.2% Black).
Washington's Asian Population
77 residents of Washington identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Washington is ranked #131 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Asian than neighboring West Chester (0% Asian), Coppock (0% Asian), Ainsworth (0.4% Asian), Wayland (0.6% Asian), and Crawfordsville (0% Asian).
Washington's Hispanic Population
1,012 residents of Washington identify as Hispanic, or 13.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Washington is ranked #51 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring West Chester (2.1% Hispanic), Coppock (2.8% Hispanic), Wayland (3.1% Hispanic), and Crawfordsville (8.3% Hispanic). Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring Ainsworth (20.5% Hispanic).
Washington's Native American/Other Population
38 residents of Washington 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 roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Washington is ranked #307 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Chester (0% Native American/Other), Ainsworth (0.4% Native American/Other), and Crawfordsville (0% Native American/Other). Washington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coppock (5.6% Native American/Other), and Wayland (0.7% Native American/Other).
Washington's Multiracial Population
227 residents of Washington identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Washington is ranked #382 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring Coppock (0% Multiracial), Ainsworth (2.3% Multiracial), and Wayland (3% Multiracial). Washington is less Multiracial than neighboring West Chester (6.9% Multiracial), and Crawfordsville (3.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.