Washta, IA Demographics

A map of Washta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	170	195	94.4%	93.3%
Multiracial	5	12	2.8%	5.7%
Hispanic	4	1	2.2%	0.5%
Asian	1	0	0.6%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.5%

Washta, Iowa has an estimated population of 180, a large decrease from the 209 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.4% White, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washta has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Washta, that probability was 12.6% in 2020 and 10.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washta is ranked the 721st most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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). Washta was ranked the 671st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washta's White Population

170 residents of Washta, or 94.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washta is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Washta ranks 479th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washta's White population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. White residents' share of Washta's population has increased from 93.3% to 94.4%.

Washta is more White than neighboring Correctionville (75.3% White), Pierson (91.4% White), and Holstein (93.4% White). Washta is less White than neighboring Quimby (95.8% White), and Cushing (95.1% White).

Washta's Black Population

0 residents of Washta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washta is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Washta ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washta's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Washta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Washta is less Black than neighboring Quimby (0.3% Black), Correctionville (0.8% Black), and Holstein (0.3% Black).

Washta's Asian Population

1 residents of Washta, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washta is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Washta ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washta's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Asian residents' share of Washta's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.6%.

Washta is more Asian than neighboring Quimby (0% Asian), Correctionville (0.3% Asian), Cushing (0% Asian), Pierson (0% Asian), and Holstein (0.4% Asian).

Washta's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Washta, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washta is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Washta ranks 913th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Washta's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.2%.

Washta is more Hispanic than neighboring Quimby (2.1% Hispanic), and Cushing (1.6% Hispanic). Washta is less Hispanic than neighboring Correctionville (22.9% Hispanic), Pierson (5.3% Hispanic), and Holstein (5.1% Hispanic).

Washta's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Washta, 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 Washta is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Washta ranks 351st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washta's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Washta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Correctionville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Washta's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Washta, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washta is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Washta ranks 71st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Washta's population has decreased from 5.7% to 2.8%.

Washta is more Multiracial than neighboring Quimby (1.7% Multiracial), Correctionville (0.4% Multiracial), and Holstein (0.8% Multiracial). Washta is less Multiracial than neighboring Cushing (3.3% Multiracial), and Pierson (3.3% 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.