Washington Park, NC Demographics

A map of Washington Park's Population by Race

Washington Park, North Carolina has an estimated population of 456, a large increase from the 392 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.0% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.2% 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina 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 10.3% in 2020 and 9.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washington Park is ranked the 603rd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 611th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washington Park's White Population

433 residents of Washington Park, or 95.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washington Park is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Washington Park ranks 21st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Park's White population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. White residents' share of Washington Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 95.0%.

Washington Park is more White than neighboring Washington (46.3% White), River Road (63.3% White), Chocowinity (46% White), and Grimesland (50.8% White). Washington Park is less White than neighboring Cypress Landing (95.1% White).

Washington Park's Black Population

5 residents of Washington Park, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washington Park is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Washington Park ranks 743rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Park's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Black residents' share of Washington Park's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.1%.

Washington Park is less Black than neighboring Washington (43.3% Black), Cypress Landing (1.6% Black), River Road (20.4% Black), Chocowinity (37.2% Black), and Grimesland (17.7% Black).

Washington Park's Asian Population

1 residents of Washington Park, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washington Park is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Washington Park ranks 627th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Park's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Asian residents' share of Washington Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Washington Park is more Asian than neighboring Cypress Landing (0% Asian), River Road (0% Asian), and Chocowinity (0% Asian). Washington Park is less Asian than neighboring Washington (0.3% Asian), and Grimesland (0.9% Asian).

Washington Park's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Washington Park, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washington Park is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Washington Park ranks 667th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Park's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Washington Park's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.4%.

Washington Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Washington (5.3% Hispanic), Cypress Landing (2.5% Hispanic), River Road (13.6% Hispanic), Chocowinity (12.1% Hispanic), and Grimesland (26% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Washington Park ranks 721st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Park's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Washington Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Washington Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Washington (0.6% Native American/Other), Chocowinity (2.4% Native American/Other), and Grimesland (1.4% Native American/Other).

Washington Park's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Washington Park, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washington Park is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Washington Park ranks 541st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Washington Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Washington Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Cypress Landing (0.8% Multiracial), River Road (2.7% Multiracial), Chocowinity (2.3% Multiracial), and Grimesland (3.2% Multiracial). Washington Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Washington (4.2% 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.