Washington, KS Demographics

A map of Washington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,027	961	88.9%	89.7%
Hispanic	95	54	8.2%	5.0%
Multiracial	32	49	2.8%	4.6%
Black	1	6	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Washington, Kansas has an estimated population of 1,155, an increase from the 1,071 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 8.2% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas 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 19.0% in 2020 and 20.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washington is ranked the 178th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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 184th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washington's White Population

1,027 residents of Washington, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washington is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Washington ranks 298th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's White population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 89.7% to 88.9%.

Washington is more White than neighboring Linn (75.7% White). Washington is less White than neighboring Greenleaf (92.5% White), Morrowville (89.6% White), and Hanover (98.7% White).

Washington's Black Population

1 residents of Washington, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washington is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Washington ranks 276th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Black population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Black residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Washington is more Black than neighboring Greenleaf (0% Black), Linn (0% Black), Hollenberg (0% Black), and Hanover (0% Black). Washington is less Black than neighboring Morrowville (7.3% 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 slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Washington ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 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 Greenleaf (0.9% Asian).

Washington's Hispanic Population

95 residents of Washington, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washington is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Washington ranks 287th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Washington's population has increased from 5.0% to 8.2%.

Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenleaf (5% Hispanic), Morrowville (0% Hispanic), Hollenberg (0% Hispanic), and Hanover (0.6% Hispanic). Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring Linn (15.7% 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 Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Washington ranks 527th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 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 remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Washington's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Washington, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washington is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Washington ranks 359th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.8%.

Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring Greenleaf (1.6% Multiracial), and Hanover (0.7% Multiracial). Washington is less Multiracial than neighboring Morrowville (3.1% Multiracial), Linn (8.5% Multiracial), and Hollenberg (11.1% 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.