Washington, NC Demographics
A map of Washington's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,483 | 45.4% |
Black | 4,252 | 43.1% |
Hispanic | 714 | 7.2% |
Multiracial | 290 | 2.9% |
Asian | 73 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 63 | 0.6% |
Washington, North Carolina had a population of 9,875 in 2020. It was 45.4% White, 43.1% Black, 0.7% Asian, 7.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.9% 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 776 places in North Carolina, Washington is the 95th 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
4,483 residents of Washington identify as White, or 45.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Washington is ranked #616 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington is less White than neighboring Washington Park (94.6% White), Cypress Landing (94% White), Chocowinity (49.7% White), River Road (61.9% White), and Grimesland (46.6% White).
Washington's Black Population
4,252 residents of Washington identify as Black, or 43.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington considerably larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Washington is ranked #112 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Black than neighboring Washington Park (0% Black), Cypress Landing (2.2% Black), Chocowinity (40.4% Black), River Road (17.7% Black), and Grimesland (35% Black).
Washington's Asian Population
73 residents of Washington identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Washington is ranked #337 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Asian than neighboring Washington Park (0% Asian), Chocowinity (0.6% Asian), River Road (0.1% Asian), and Grimesland (0.3% Asian). Washington is less Asian than neighboring Cypress Landing (1% Asian).
Washington's Hispanic Population
714 residents of Washington identify as Hispanic, or 7.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Washington is ranked #321 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington Park (2.3% Hispanic), Cypress Landing (0.7% Hispanic), and Chocowinity (6.1% Hispanic). Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring River Road (17.3% Hispanic), and Grimesland (10.9% Hispanic).
Washington's Native American/Other Population
63 residents of Washington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Washington is ranked #468 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Washington Park (0% Native American/Other), and Chocowinity (0.3% Native American/Other). Washington is less Native American/Other than neighboring River Road (0.9% Native American/Other), and Grimesland (1.6% Native American/Other).
Washington's Multiracial Population
290 residents of Washington identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Washington is ranked #566 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring Cypress Landing (1.4% Multiracial), and River Road (2.1% Multiracial). Washington is less Multiracial than neighboring Washington Park (3.1% Multiracial), and Grimesland (5.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.