Washington, DC Demographics
A map of Washington's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 282,066 | 40.9% |
White | 261,771 | 38.0% |
Hispanic | 77,652 | 11.3% |
Asian | 33,192 | 4.8% |
Multiracial | 29,485 | 4.3% |
Native American/Other | 5,379 | 0.8% |
Washington, District of Columbia had a population of 689,545 in 2020. It was 38.0% White, 40.9% Black, 4.8% Asian, 11.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Washington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Washington's White Population
261,771 residents of Washington identify as White, or 38.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the White share of the population of District of Columbia (38% White). Of the 1 places in District of Columbia, Washington is ranked #1 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more White than neighboring Mount Rainier (15.3% White), Brentwood (14.2% White), Chillum (3.2% White), Cottage City (11.9% White), and North Brentwood (7.1% White).
Washington's Black Population
282,066 residents of Washington identify as Black, or 40.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of District of Columbia (40.9% Black). Of the 1 places in District of Columbia, Washington is ranked #1 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Black than neighboring Mount Rainier (39.6% Black), Brentwood (28.2% Black), Chillum (40.1% Black), and Cottage City (34.4% Black). Washington is less Black than neighboring North Brentwood (49.2% Black).
Washington's Asian Population
33,192 residents of Washington identify as Asian, or 4.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of District of Columbia (4.8% Asian). Of the 1 places in District of Columbia, Washington is ranked #1 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Asian than neighboring Mount Rainier (2.2% Asian), Brentwood (2.2% Asian), Chillum (2.1% Asian), and North Brentwood (2% Asian). Washington is less Asian than neighboring Cottage City (5.2% Asian).
Washington's Hispanic Population
77,652 residents of Washington identify as Hispanic, or 11.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of District of Columbia (11.3% Hispanic). Of the 1 places in District of Columbia, Washington is ranked #1 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Rainier (38.4% Hispanic), Brentwood (51.2% Hispanic), Chillum (52.1% Hispanic), Cottage City (44% Hispanic), and North Brentwood (39% Hispanic).
Washington's Native American/Other Population
5,379 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 District of Columbia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1 places in District of Columbia, Washington is ranked #1 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chillum (0.7% Native American/Other), and North Brentwood (0% Native American/Other). Washington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brentwood (1.2% Native American/Other), and Cottage City (1.4% Native American/Other).
Washington's Multiracial Population
29,485 residents of Washington identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of District of Columbia (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1 places in District of Columbia, Washington is ranked #1 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Rainier (3.7% Multiracial), Brentwood (3% Multiracial), Chillum (1.9% Multiracial), Cottage City (3.1% Multiracial), and North Brentwood (2.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.