Washington, LA Demographics

A map of Washington's Population by Race

Washington, Louisiana has an estimated population of 564, a large decrease from the 742 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.6% Black, 31.0% White, 11.0% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 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 less diverse than Louisiana 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 52.8% in 2020 and 57.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washington is ranked the 341st most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 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 309th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washington's White Population

175 residents of Washington, or 31.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washington is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Washington ranks 374th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's White population has declined by an estimated 42.1%. White residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 40.7% to 31.0%.

Washington is more White than neighboring Opelousas (16.3% White). Washington is less White than neighboring Port Barre (46.5% White), Lawtell (58.2% White), Leonville (63.3% White), and Palmetto (32.8% White).

Washington's Black Population

319 residents of Washington, or 56.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washington is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Washington ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Black residents' share of Washington's population has increased from 55.3% to 56.6%.

Washington is more Black than neighboring Port Barre (41.3% Black), Lawtell (36.1% Black), and Leonville (17.4% Black). Washington is less Black than neighboring Opelousas (76.5% Black), and Palmetto (62.2% 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 comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Washington ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 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 Port Barre (1.8% Asian).

Washington's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Washington, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washington is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Washington ranks 378th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Lawtell (0% Hispanic), and Palmetto (0% Hispanic). Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring Opelousas (2.9% Hispanic), Port Barre (6.2% Hispanic), and Leonville (5.7% 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 Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Washington ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 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 decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Washington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Opelousas (0.7% Native American/Other), and Lawtell (5.6% Native American/Other).

Washington's Multiracial Population

62 residents of Washington, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washington is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Washington ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 342.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Washington's population has increased from 1.9% to 11.0%.

Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring Opelousas (3.6% Multiracial), Port Barre (4.2% Multiracial), Lawtell (0% Multiracial), and Palmetto (5% Multiracial). Washington is less Multiracial than neighboring Leonville (13.6% 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.