FIGURE 1
Washington, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Washington is Black or African American with a population of 473 (57.75% of the total population).
Washington, LA population by race
The table below shows Washington's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 31.62% |
| Black or African American | 473 | 57.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 87 | 10.62% |
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Washington 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 has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Washington's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Washington population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 31.62% are white, 57.75% are Black or African American and 10.62% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Washington, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Washington is Black or African American with a population of 473 (57.75% of the total population).
Washington '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Washington is Black or African American with a population of 473 (57.75% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 87 (10.62% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Washington, LA
By ethnicity, 24 (2.93% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 795 (97.07% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Washington, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 473 (59.50% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Washington, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Washington's Non-Hispanic population.
Washington 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 | 244 | 30.69% |
| Black or African American alone | 473 | 59.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 78 | 9.81% |
Among the Hispanic population in Washington, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 16 (66.67% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Washington, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Washington's Hispanic population.
Washington Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 8 | 33.33% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 66.67% |
Things to know
What percentage of Washington, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.93% of Washington population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Washington, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 16 (66.67% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Washington, LA have?
Washington, LA has 473 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 57.75% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Washington is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Washington, LA?
With 97.07% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Washington.
That being said, with a 31.62% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Washington.
What is the majority race in Washington, LA?
With a population of 473 (57.75% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Washington.
Whites are second largest race in Washington, with 31.62% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
