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Washington

County:
Wilkes County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.698
State:
Georgia

Washington is a city located in Wilkes County, Georgia. Washington has a 2026 population of 3,564. It is also the county seat of Wilkes County. Washington is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -4.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,741 in 2020.

The median household income in Washington is $54,219 with a poverty rate of 18.19%. The median age in Washington is 43.3 years: 39.9 years for males, and 53 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.6 males.

3.6K
Total Population
463
Density (mi²)
-29 -0.81%
Growth

Washington Population

Washington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,564-29-0.81%
20253,593-30-0.83%
20243,623-24-0.66%
20233,647-43-1.17%
20223,690120.33%
20213,678-72-1.92%
20203,741-217-5.48%
20193,958-30-0.75%
20183,988160.4%
20173,972310.79%
20163,941-36-0.91%
20153,977-19-0.48%
20143,996240.6%
20133,972-27-0.68%
20123,999-54-1.33%
20114,053-73-1.77%
20104,126-8-0.19%
20004,295160.37%
19904,279-383-8.22%
19804,66256813.87%
19704,094-346-7.79%
19604,44063816.78%
19503,8022657.49%
19403,53737912%
19303,158-1,050-24.95%
19204,2081,14337.29%
19103,065-235-7.12%
19003,30066925.43%
18902,63100%

Median Age

Overall: 43.3 years
Female: 53 years
Male: 39.9 years

Washington Adults

There are 2,939 adults, (851 of whom are seniors) in Washington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,901 (51.7%)
Male: 1,779 (48.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington includes 60.16% Black or African American, 32.69% White, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,21460.16%
White1,20332.69%
Two or more races1875.08%
Other race762.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races832.26%
Other race762.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,21460.16%
White1,20332.69%
Two or more races1042.83%

Washington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington 's average per capita income is $36,654. Household income levels show a median of $54,219. The poverty rate stands at 18.19%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$89,961-
Families$75,769$129,637
Households$54,219$101,343
Non Families$24,021$56,591

$36,654

Average Income

$54,219

Median Household Income

18.19%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)