Washington Heights, NY Demographics

A map of Washington Heights's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	837	581	35.1%	26.3%
Hispanic	579	738	24.3%	33.5%
White	553	695	23.2%	31.5%
Multiracial	292	56	12.3%	2.5%
Asian	122	89	5.1%	4.0%
Native American/Other	0	46	0.0%	2.1%

Washington Heights, New York has an estimated population of 2,383, an increase from the 2,205 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.1% Black, 24.3% Hispanic, 23.2% White, 12.3% Multiracial, 5.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washington Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washington Heights has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Washington Heights, that probability was 71.7% in 2020 and 74.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washington Heights is ranked the 578th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 Heights was ranked the 594th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washington Heights's White Population

553 residents of Washington Heights, or 23.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washington Heights is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Washington Heights ranks 1258th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Heights's White population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. White residents' share of Washington Heights's population has decreased from 31.5% to 23.2%.

Washington Heights is less White than neighboring Middletown (27% White), Mechanicstown (32.4% White), Scotchtown (31.4% White), Bloomingburg (97.5% White), and Goshen (73.1% White).

Washington Heights's Black Population

837 residents of Washington Heights, or 35.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washington Heights is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Washington Heights ranks 27th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Heights's Black population has grown by an estimated 44.1%. Black residents' share of Washington Heights's population has increased from 26.3% to 35.1%.

Washington Heights is more Black than neighboring Middletown (21.6% Black), Mechanicstown (24% Black), Scotchtown (26.9% Black), Bloomingburg (1.3% Black), and Goshen (1% Black).

Washington Heights's Asian Population

122 residents of Washington Heights, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washington Heights is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Washington Heights ranks 295th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Heights's Asian population has grown by an estimated 37.1%. Asian residents' share of Washington Heights's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.1%.

Washington Heights is more Asian than neighboring Middletown (3.5% Asian), Mechanicstown (3% Asian), Bloomingburg (0% Asian), and Goshen (3.8% Asian). Washington Heights is less Asian than neighboring Scotchtown (5.3% Asian).

Washington Heights's Hispanic Population

579 residents of Washington Heights, or 24.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washington Heights is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Washington Heights ranks 51st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Heights's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Washington Heights's population has decreased from 33.5% to 24.3%.

Washington Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Bloomingburg (0.9% Hispanic), and Goshen (18.7% Hispanic). Washington Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Middletown (43.6% Hispanic), Mechanicstown (35.4% Hispanic), and Scotchtown (24.5% Hispanic).

Washington Heights's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Washington Heights, 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 Heights is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Washington Heights ranks 51st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Heights's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washington Heights's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Washington Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Middletown (1.1% Native American/Other), Mechanicstown (0.5% Native American/Other), Scotchtown (1.6% Native American/Other), Bloomingburg (0.1% Native American/Other), and Goshen (0.2% Native American/Other).

Washington Heights's Multiracial Population

292 residents of Washington Heights, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washington Heights is higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Washington Heights ranks 962nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Heights's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 421.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Washington Heights's population has increased from 2.5% to 12.3%.

Washington Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Middletown (3.2% Multiracial), Mechanicstown (4.7% Multiracial), Scotchtown (10.3% Multiracial), Bloomingburg (0.1% Multiracial), and Goshen (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.