Washington, IN Demographics

A map of Washington's Population by Race

Washington, Indiana has an estimated population of 12,367, a slight increase from the 12,017 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.0% White, 11.6% Hispanic, 7.9% Multiracial, 3.6% Black, 0.5% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Indiana 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 39.8% in 2020 and 40.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washington is ranked the 71st most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 72nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washington's White Population

9,394 residents of Washington, or 76.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washington is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Washington ranks 632nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 76.0%.

Washington is less White than neighboring Montgomery (95.7% White), Wheatland (96.3% White), Cannelburg (99.4% White), and Edwardsport (96.1% White).

Washington's Black Population

447 residents of Washington, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washington is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Washington ranks 60th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Black residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.6%.

Washington is more Black than neighboring Montgomery (0% Black), Plainville (0.5% Black), Wheatland (0% Black), Cannelburg (0% Black), and Edwardsport (0% Black).

Washington's Asian Population

68 residents of Washington, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washington is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Washington ranks 205th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Asian residents' share of Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Washington is more Asian than neighboring Montgomery (0.3% Asian), Plainville (0% Asian), Cannelburg (0% Asian), and Edwardsport (0% Asian). Washington is less Asian than neighboring Wheatland (0.6% Asian).

Washington's Hispanic Population

1,440 residents of Washington, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washington is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Washington ranks 38th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 14.7% to 11.6%.

Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Montgomery (3.2% Hispanic), Wheatland (0% Hispanic), Cannelburg (0% Hispanic), and Edwardsport (2.1% Hispanic). Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring Plainville (20.6% Hispanic).

Washington's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Washington, or 0.4% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Washington ranks 327th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Washington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montgomery (0.3% Native American/Other), Plainville (0% Native American/Other), Wheatland (0% Native American/Other), Cannelburg (0% Native American/Other), and Edwardsport (0% Native American/Other).

Washington's Multiracial Population

974 residents of Washington, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washington is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Washington ranks 324th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 125.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Washington's population has increased from 3.6% to 7.9%.

Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring Montgomery (0.6% Multiracial), Plainville (2.9% Multiracial), Wheatland (3.2% Multiracial), Cannelburg (0.6% Multiracial), and Edwardsport (1.8% 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.