Washington Mills, NY Demographics

A map of Washington Mills's Population by Race

Washington Mills, New York has an estimated population of 2,112, a dramatic increase from the 1,219 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 8.0% Asian, 3.3% Black, 0.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washington Mills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washington Mills has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Mills, that probability was 33.7% in 2020 and 21.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washington Mills is ranked the 609th 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 Mills was ranked the 790th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washington Mills's White Population

1,863 residents of Washington Mills, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washington Mills is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Washington Mills ranks 802nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Mills's White population has grown by an estimated 89.3%. White residents' share of Washington Mills's population has increased from 80.7% to 88.2%.

Washington Mills is more White than neighboring New Hartford (85.9% White), and Utica (53.2% White). Washington Mills is less White than neighboring Chadwicks (90% White), New York Mills (97.3% White), and Yorkville (88.8% White).

Washington Mills's Black Population

70 residents of Washington Mills, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washington Mills is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Washington Mills ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Mills's Black population has grown by an estimated 218.2%. Black residents' share of Washington Mills's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.3%.

Washington Mills is more Black than neighboring Chadwicks (0% Black), New Hartford (0.1% Black), New York Mills (0.1% Black), and Yorkville (0% Black). Washington Mills is less Black than neighboring Utica (15.4% Black).

Washington Mills's Asian Population

169 residents of Washington Mills, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washington Mills is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Washington Mills ranks 128th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Mills's Asian population has grown by an estimated 59.4%. Asian residents' share of Washington Mills's population has decreased from 8.7% to 8.0%.

Washington Mills is more Asian than neighboring Chadwicks (0% Asian), New Hartford (7.3% Asian), New York Mills (0.7% Asian), and Yorkville (2.5% Asian). Washington Mills is less Asian than neighboring Utica (11.2% Asian).

Washington Mills's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Washington Mills, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washington Mills is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Washington Mills ranks 645th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Mills's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Washington Mills's population has decreased from 4.8% to 0.0%.

Washington Mills is less Hispanic than neighboring Chadwicks (10% Hispanic), New Hartford (4.4% Hispanic), New York Mills (1.2% Hispanic), Yorkville (5.7% Hispanic), and Utica (14.5% Hispanic).

Washington Mills's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Washington Mills, 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 Mills is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Washington Mills ranks 879th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Mills's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washington Mills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Washington Mills is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Hartford (0.2% Native American/Other), and Utica (0.7% Native American/Other).

Washington Mills's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Washington Mills, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washington Mills is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Washington Mills ranks 595th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Mills's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 76.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Washington Mills's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.5%.

Washington Mills is more Multiracial than neighboring Chadwicks (0% Multiracial). Washington Mills is less Multiracial than neighboring New Hartford (2.2% Multiracial), New York Mills (0.7% Multiracial), Yorkville (2.9% Multiracial), and Utica (5.1% 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.