Washington County, Maryland Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

155,709

Diversity Score

44.0

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
73.3%%

Washington County, Maryland 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, Maryland Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)114,12173.3%
Black / African American17,83811.5%
Hispanic or Latino12,2977.9%
Two or More Races8,3075.3%
Asian2,5311.6%
Other Race4220.3%
Native American1130.1%
Pacific Islander800.1%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Washington County, Maryland

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County, Maryland is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 73.3% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Washington County, Maryland has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 44.0/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.
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