Washington County's estimated 2026 population is 19,224 with a growth rate of -1.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 97th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 21,096 and has seen a growth of -8.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 38.6 years
There are 15,604 adults, (3,627 of whom are seniors) in Washington County.
Female: 9,641 (48.6%)
Male: 10,208 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Washington County includes 53.17% Black or African American, 42.17% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,553 | 53.17% |
| White | 8,370 | 42.17% |
| Two or more races | 576 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 228 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.08% |
Washington County's average per capita income is $36,935. Household income levels show a median of $46,023. The poverty rate stands at 17.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,741 | - |
| Families | $62,426 | $77,629 |
| Households | $46,023 | $66,355 |
| Non Families | $22,648 | $41,619 |
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