Washington, PA Demographics
A map of Washington's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 9,416 | 71.5% |
Black | 2,105 | 16.0% |
Multiracial | 935 | 7.1% |
Hispanic | 464 | 3.5% |
Asian | 153 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 103 | 0.8% |
Washington, Pennsylvania had a population of 13,176 in 2020. It was 71.5% White, 16.0% Black, 1.2% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 7.1% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Washington is the 59th 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
9,416 residents of Washington identify as White, or 71.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Washington is ranked #1715 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington is less White than neighboring East Washington (80.8% White), Meadowlands (92.1% White), Wolfdale (94% White), McGovern (91.8% White), and Green Hills (90% White).
Washington's Black Population
2,105 residents of Washington identify as Black, or 16.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Washington is ranked #94 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Black than neighboring East Washington (7.5% Black), Meadowlands (2% Black), Wolfdale (0.8% Black), McGovern (1.7% Black), and Green Hills (0% Black).
Washington's Asian Population
153 residents of Washington identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Washington is ranked #495 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Asian than neighboring Meadowlands (0.5% Asian), Wolfdale (0.1% Asian), McGovern (0.9% Asian), and Green Hills (0% Asian).
Washington's Hispanic Population
464 residents of Washington identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Washington is ranked #650 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadowlands (1.1% Hispanic), Wolfdale (1.2% Hispanic), and McGovern (1.7% Hispanic). Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring East Washington (4.5% Hispanic), and Green Hills (5% Hispanic).
Washington's Native American/Other Population
103 residents of Washington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Washington is ranked #262 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Washington (0.3% Native American/Other), Wolfdale (0.3% Native American/Other), McGovern (0.2% Native American/Other), and Green Hills (0% Native American/Other). Washington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Meadowlands (1% Native American/Other).
Washington's Multiracial Population
935 residents of Washington identify as Multiracial, or 7.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Washington is ranked #71 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring East Washington (5.6% Multiracial), Meadowlands (3.3% Multiracial), Wolfdale (3.7% Multiracial), McGovern (3.7% Multiracial), and Green Hills (5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.