FIGURE 1
Washington County, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Washington County is Black or African American with a population of 32,149 (72.08% of the total population).
Washington County, MS population by race
The table below shows Washington County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,978 | 24.61% |
| Black or African American | 32,149 | 72.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 19 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 364 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | - |
| Some other race | 605 | 1.36% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 488 | 1.09% |
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Washington County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Washington County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Washington County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Washington County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 24.61% are white, 72.08% are Black or African American, 0.04% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.82% are Asian, 1.36% are some other race and 1.09% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Washington County, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Washington County is Black or African American with a population of 32,149 (72.08% of the total population).
Washington County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Washington County is Black or African American with a population of 32,149 (72.08% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 488 (1.09% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Washington County, MS
By ethnicity, 785 (1.76% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 43,819 (98.24% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Washington County, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 32,075 (73.20% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Washington County, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Washington County's Non-Hispanic population.
Washington County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 10,854 | 24.77% |
| Black or African American alone | 32,075 | 73.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 19 | 0.04% |
| Asian alone | 364 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 60 | 0.14% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 446 | 1.02% |
Among the Hispanic population in Washington County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 746 (95.03% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Washington County, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Washington County's Hispanic population.
Washington County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 746 | 95.03% |
| Puerto Rican | 3 | 0.38% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 4.59% |
Things to know
What percentage of Washington County, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.76% of Washington County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Washington County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 746 (95.03% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Washington County, MS have?
Washington County, MS has 32,149 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 72.08% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Washington County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Washington County, MS?
With 98.24% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Washington County.
That being said, with a 24.61% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Washington County.
What is the majority race in Washington County, MS?
With a population of 32,149 (72.08% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Washington County.
Whites are second largest race in Washington County, with 24.61% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
