Washington County, Iowa Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

22,561

Diversity Score

20.7

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.7%%

Washington County, Iowa Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Washington County, Iowa Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)20,00888.7%
Hispanic or Latino1,7497.8%
Two or More Races4472.0%
Black / African American2361.0%
Asian870.4%
Other Race300.1%
Pacific Islander40.0%
Native American00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Washington County, Iowa

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County, Iowa is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 88.7% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Washington County, Iowa has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 20.7/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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