Washington County's estimated 2026 population is 39,674 with a growth rate of -1.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 18th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 51,098 and has seen a growth of -22.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38 years
Female: 40 years
Male: 36 years
There are 31,804 adults, (7,621 of whom are seniors) in Washington County.
Female: 22,822 (53.4%)
Male: 19,943 (46.6%)
The racial composition of Washington County includes 71.55% Black or African American, 23.89% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 30,599 | 71.55% |
| White | 10,216 | 23.89% |
| Two or more races | 1,013 | 2.37% |
| Other race | 580 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 338 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Washington County's average per capita income is $39,231. Household income levels show a median of $42,165. The poverty rate stands at 26.45%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,634 | - |
| Families | $53,425 | $72,532 |
| Households | $42,165 | $60,222 |
| Non Families | $27,826 | $40,711 |
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