Washington, UT Demographics

A map of Washington's Population by Race

Washington, Utah has an estimated population of 32,348, a large increase from the 27,993 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.8% White, 13.5% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.7% Asian, and 0.4% Black. 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 Utah 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 28.9% in 2020 and 32.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washington is ranked the 35th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 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 37th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washington's White Population

26,127 residents of Washington, or 80.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washington is higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Washington ranks 210th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's White population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 83.6% to 80.8%.

Washington is more White than neighboring St. George (78.9% White). Washington is less White than neighboring Hurricane (83.1% White), Santa Clara (84.1% White), Leeds (90.7% White), and Ivins (88.5% White).

Washington's Black Population

139 residents of Washington, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washington is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Washington ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.9%. Black residents' share of Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Washington is more Black than neighboring Santa Clara (0.2% Black), Leeds (0% Black), and Ivins (0.1% Black). Washington is less Black than neighboring St. George (0.5% Black).

Washington's Asian Population

217 residents of Washington, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washington is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Washington ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. Asian residents' share of Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Washington is less Asian than neighboring St. George (1.3% Asian), Hurricane (1.2% Asian), Santa Clara (2.5% Asian), Leeds (3.3% Asian), and Ivins (0.9% Asian).

Washington's Hispanic Population

4,368 residents of Washington, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washington is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Washington ranks 106th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 61.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Washington's population has increased from 9.6% to 13.5%.

Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Hurricane (10.2% Hispanic), Santa Clara (10.1% Hispanic), Leeds (0% Hispanic), and Ivins (7% Hispanic). Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring St. George (14.1% Hispanic).

Washington's Native American/Other Population

322 residents of Washington, or 1.0% 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 Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Washington ranks 75th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.0%.

Washington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Clara (0.2% Native American/Other), and Ivins (0.3% Native American/Other). Washington is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. George (1.4% Native American/Other), Hurricane (1.6% Native American/Other), and Leeds (3.1% Native American/Other).

Washington's Multiracial Population

1,175 residents of Washington, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washington is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Washington ranks 110th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring Hurricane (3.5% Multiracial), Santa Clara (2.9% Multiracial), Leeds (2.9% Multiracial), and Ivins (3.2% Multiracial). Washington is less Multiracial than neighboring St. George (3.8% 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.