Washington Grove, MD Demographics

A map of Washington Grove's Population by Race

Washington Grove, Maryland has an estimated population of 577, a large increase from the 505 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.9% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 4.7% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic, 1.0% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washington Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washington Grove has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Washington Grove, that probability was 40.4% in 2020 and 28.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washington Grove is ranked the 373rd most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 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 Grove was ranked the 379th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washington Grove's White Population

484 residents of Washington Grove, or 83.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washington Grove is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Washington Grove ranks 260th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Grove's White population has grown by an estimated 25.7%. White residents' share of Washington Grove's population has increased from 76.2% to 83.9%.

Washington Grove is more White than neighboring Flower Hill (20% White), Redland (30.5% White), Derwood (41.4% White), Gaithersburg (29.7% White), and Montgomery Village (23.5% White).

Washington Grove's Black Population

6 residents of Washington Grove, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washington Grove is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Washington Grove ranks 324th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Grove's Black population has declined by an estimated 76.0%. Black residents' share of Washington Grove's population has decreased from 5.0% to 1.0%.

Washington Grove is less Black than neighboring Flower Hill (16.3% Black), Redland (13.8% Black), Derwood (16.3% Black), Gaithersburg (14.6% Black), and Montgomery Village (23.2% Black).

Washington Grove's Asian Population

27 residents of Washington Grove, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washington Grove is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Washington Grove ranks 166th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Grove's Asian population has grown by an estimated 58.8%. Asian residents' share of Washington Grove's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.7%.

Washington Grove is less Asian than neighboring Flower Hill (13.9% Asian), Redland (19.8% Asian), Derwood (14% Asian), Gaithersburg (20.3% Asian), and Montgomery Village (14.2% Asian).

Washington Grove's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Washington Grove, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washington Grove is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Washington Grove ranks 149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Grove's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Washington Grove's population has decreased from 9.1% to 4.3%.

Washington Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring Flower Hill (40.4% Hispanic), Redland (29.6% Hispanic), Derwood (11.1% Hispanic), Gaithersburg (30.5% Hispanic), and Montgomery Village (32.5% Hispanic).

Washington Grove's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Washington Grove, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Washington Grove is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Washington Grove ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Grove's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washington Grove's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.2%.

Washington Grove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Flower Hill (3.8% Native American/Other), Redland (0.6% Native American/Other), Derwood (6.7% Native American/Other), Gaithersburg (1% Native American/Other), and Montgomery Village (0.9% Native American/Other).

Washington Grove's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Washington Grove, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washington Grove is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Washington Grove ranks 184th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Grove's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Washington Grove's population has increased from 5.0% to 5.9%.

Washington Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Flower Hill (5.5% Multiracial), Redland (5.8% Multiracial), Gaithersburg (3.8% Multiracial), and Montgomery Village (5.7% Multiracial). Washington Grove is less Multiracial than neighboring Derwood (10.6% 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.