Washington, WV Demographics

A map of Washington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,106	1,077	97.1%	93.6%
Hispanic	30	9	2.6%	0.8%
Multiracial	3	39	0.3%	3.4%
Black	0	10	0.0%	0.9%
Asian	0	7	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	0.8%

Washington, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,139, a slight decrease from the 1,151 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.1% White, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than West Virginia 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 12.3% in 2020 and 5.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washington is ranked the 136th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 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 131st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washington's White Population

1,106 residents of Washington, or 97.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washington is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Washington ranks 206th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Washington's population has increased from 93.6% to 97.1%.

Washington is more White than neighboring Blennerhassett (94.9% White), Belpre (94.7% White), and Hockingport (95.3% White). Washington is less White than neighboring Little Hocking (100% White), and Lubeck (98.7% White).

Washington's Black Population

0 residents of Washington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washington is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Washington ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Washington is less Black than neighboring Blennerhassett (1.2% Black), and Belpre (0.6% 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 West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Washington ranks 89th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Washington is less Asian than neighboring Belpre (0.4% Asian).

Washington's Hispanic Population

30 residents of Washington, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washington is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Washington ranks 279th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Washington's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.6%.

Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Little Hocking (0% Hispanic), Blennerhassett (1.6% Hispanic), Lubeck (0.5% Hispanic), Belpre (1.4% Hispanic), and Hockingport (0% 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 West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Washington ranks 79th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 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 0.8% to 0.0%.

Washington's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Washington, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washington is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Washington ranks 251st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.3%.

Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring Little Hocking (0% Multiracial). Washington is less Multiracial than neighboring Blennerhassett (2.3% Multiracial), Lubeck (0.8% Multiracial), Belpre (2.8% Multiracial), and Hockingport (4.7% 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.