Washtenaw County Demographics
A map of Washtenaw County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 252,220 | 67.8% |
Black | 42,125 | 11.3% |
Asian | 33,517 | 9.0% |
Hispanic | 20,731 | 5.6% |
Multiracial | 20,716 | 5.6% |
Native American/Other | 2,949 | 0.8% |
Washtenaw County, Michigan had a population of 372,258 in 2020. It was 67.8% White, 11.3% Black, 9.0% Asian, 5.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Washtenaw County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Washtenaw County is the 6th most populous county of the 83 counties in Michigan.
Washtenaw County's White Population
252,220 residents of Washtenaw County identify as White, or 67.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Washtenaw County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Washtenaw County is ranked #79 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washtenaw County is more White than neighboring Wayne County (47.8% White). Washtenaw County is less White than neighboring Livingston County (91.2% White), Lenawee County (83.6% White), Monroe County (87.4% White), and Jackson County (81.7% White).
Washtenaw County's Black Population
42,125 residents of Washtenaw County identify as Black, or 11.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washtenaw County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Washtenaw County is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washtenaw County is more Black than neighboring Livingston County (0.6% Black), Lenawee County (2.5% Black), Monroe County (2.6% Black), and Jackson County (7.7% Black). Washtenaw County is less Black than neighboring Wayne County (37.3% Black).
Washtenaw County's Asian Population
33,517 residents of Washtenaw County identify as Asian, or 9.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washtenaw County slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Washtenaw County is ranked #1 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washtenaw County is more Asian than neighboring Livingston County (0.8% Asian), Lenawee County (0.5% Asian), Monroe County (0.6% Asian), Wayne County (3.6% Asian), and Jackson County (0.9% Asian).
Washtenaw County's Hispanic Population
20,731 residents of Washtenaw County identify as Hispanic, or 5.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washtenaw County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Washtenaw County is ranked #20 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washtenaw County is more Hispanic than neighboring Livingston County (2.8% Hispanic), Monroe County (4% Hispanic), and Jackson County (3.9% Hispanic). Washtenaw County is less Hispanic than neighboring Lenawee County (8.5% Hispanic), and Wayne County (6.6% Hispanic).
Washtenaw County's Native American/Other Population
2,949 residents of Washtenaw County 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 Washtenaw County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Washtenaw County is ranked #47 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washtenaw County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Livingston County (0.6% Native American/Other), Lenawee County (0.7% Native American/Other), Monroe County (0.6% Native American/Other), Wayne County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Jackson County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Washtenaw County's Multiracial Population
20,716 residents of Washtenaw County identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washtenaw County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Washtenaw County is ranked #7 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washtenaw County is more Multiracial than neighboring Livingston County (4% Multiracial), Lenawee County (4.3% Multiracial), Monroe County (4.7% Multiracial), Wayne County (4% Multiracial), and Jackson County (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.