Washington, AR Demographics

A map of Washington's Population by Race

Washington, Arkansas has an estimated population of 93, a slight decrease from the 94 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.5% Black, 32.3% White, 17.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washington has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Washington, that probability was 58.5% in 2020 and 61.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washington is ranked the 525th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 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). Washington was ranked the 551st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washington's White Population

30 residents of Washington, or 32.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washington is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Washington ranks 521st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's White population has declined by an estimated 34.8%. White residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 48.9% to 32.3%.

Washington is more White than neighboring Hope (32% White), and McCaskill (26.1% White). Washington is less White than neighboring Oakhaven (82.4% White), Ozan (46.5% White), and Blevins (71.3% White).

Washington's Black Population

47 residents of Washington, or 50.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washington is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Washington ranks 91st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Black residents' share of Washington's population has increased from 41.5% to 50.5%.

Washington is more Black than neighboring Oakhaven (5.9% Black), Hope (44% Black), Blevins (18% Black), and McCaskill (23.9% Black). Washington is less Black than neighboring Ozan (51.2% Black).

Washington's Asian Population

0 residents of Washington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washington is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Washington ranks 341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

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

Washington is less Asian than neighboring Hope (0.7% Asian), and Blevins (6.6% Asian).

Washington's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Washington, or 17.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washington is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Washington ranks 245th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Washington's population has increased from 4.3% to 17.2%.

Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakhaven (11.8% Hispanic), Ozan (2.3% Hispanic), Blevins (1.2% Hispanic), and McCaskill (0% Hispanic). Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring Hope (18.6% Hispanic).

Washington's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Washington, 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 Washington is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Washington ranks 211th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Washington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Blevins (2.4% Native American/Other).

Washington's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Washington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washington is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Washington ranks 346th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 4.3% to 0.0%.

Washington is less Multiracial than neighboring Hope (4.6% Multiracial), Blevins (0.6% Multiracial), and McCaskill (50% 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.