Washington Park, FL Demographics

A map of Washington Park's Population by Race

Washington Park, Florida has an estimated population of 2,402, a large increase from the 1,948 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.8% Black, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.5% White, 0.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washington Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washington Park has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Washington Park, that probability was 20.0% in 2020 and 6.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washington Park is ranked the 649th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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 Park was ranked the 682nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washington Park's White Population

12 residents of Washington Park, or 0.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washington Park is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Washington Park ranks 947th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Park's White population has declined by an estimated 74.5%. White residents' share of Washington Park's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.5%.

Washington Park is more White than neighboring Franklin Park (0% White). Washington Park is less White than neighboring Boulevard Gardens (2.2% White), Roosevelt Gardens (5.3% White), Fort Lauderdale (44.4% White), and Lauderdale Lakes (6.9% White).

Washington Park's Black Population

2,325 residents of Washington Park, or 96.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washington Park is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Washington Park ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Park's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.9%. Black residents' share of Washington Park's population has increased from 89.2% to 96.8%.

Washington Park is more Black than neighboring Franklin Park (91.9% Black), Boulevard Gardens (36.4% Black), Roosevelt Gardens (82.8% Black), Fort Lauderdale (28.7% Black), and Lauderdale Lakes (81% Black).

Washington Park's Asian Population

0 residents of Washington Park, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washington Park is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Washington Park ranks 887th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Park's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Washington Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Washington Park is less Asian than neighboring Franklin Park (1.5% Asian), Fort Lauderdale (1.4% Asian), and Lauderdale Lakes (2.2% Asian).

Washington Park's Hispanic Population

56 residents of Washington Park, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washington Park is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Washington Park ranks 702nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Park's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Washington Park's population has decreased from 6.2% to 2.3%.

Washington Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Franklin Park (5.7% Hispanic), Boulevard Gardens (61.4% Hispanic), Roosevelt Gardens (8.1% Hispanic), Fort Lauderdale (20.3% Hispanic), and Lauderdale Lakes (8% Hispanic).

Washington Park's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Washington Park, 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 Park is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Washington Park ranks 517th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washington Park's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Washington Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roosevelt Gardens (1.6% Native American/Other), Fort Lauderdale (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lauderdale Lakes (0.5% Native American/Other).

Washington Park's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Washington Park, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washington Park is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Washington Park ranks 876th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Park's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Washington Park's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.4%.

Washington Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Boulevard Gardens (0% Multiracial). Washington Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Franklin Park (0.8% Multiracial), Roosevelt Gardens (2.2% Multiracial), Fort Lauderdale (4.5% Multiracial), and Lauderdale Lakes (1.4% 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.