Washam, WY Demographics

A map of Washam's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	187	38	100.0%	97.4%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	1	0.0%	2.6%

Washam, Wyoming has an estimated population of 187, a dramatic increase from the 39 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washam, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washam has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wyoming overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Washam, that probability was 5.0% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washam is ranked the 131st most populous place in Wyoming, out of 205 places. 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). Washam was ranked the 187th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washam's White Population

187 residents of Washam, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washam is significantly higher than in Wyoming overall, where 81.4% of the population is White. Washam ranks 7th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washam's White population has grown by an estimated 392.1%. White residents' share of Washam's population has increased from 97.4% to 100.0%.

Washam is more White than neighboring Manila (93.8% White), McKinnon (0% White), and Dutch John (93.5% White).

Washam's Black Population

0 residents of Washam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washam is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Black. Washam ranks 96th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washam's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Washam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Washam's Asian Population

0 residents of Washam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washam is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Washam ranks 112th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washam's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Washam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Washam's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Washam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washam is considerably lower than in Wyoming overall, where 10.7% of the population is Hispanic. Washam ranks 197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washam's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of Washam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Washam is less Hispanic than neighboring Dutch John (6.5% Hispanic).

Washam's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Washam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Washam is slightly lower than in Wyoming overall, where 2.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Washam ranks 149th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washam's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Washam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Washam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Manila (3% Native American/Other).

Washam's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Washam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washam is slightly lower than in Wyoming overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Washam ranks 156th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washam's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Washam's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Washam is less Multiracial than neighboring Manila (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.