Washington is a city located in Wilkes County Georgia. Washington has a 2024 population of 3,598. It is also the county seat of Wilkes County. Washington is currently declining at a rate of -0.99% annually and its population has decreased by -3.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,741 in 2020.
The average household income in Washington is $75,807 with a poverty rate of 13.97%. The median age in Washington is 52.8 years: 49.4 years for males, and 54.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,985 | 53.05% |
| White | 1,506 | 40.25% |
| Two or more races | 214 | 5.72% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,722 | 2.11 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Non Family | 778 | 1.1 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Married | 523 | 2.91 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Female | 318 | 3.11 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Male | 103 | 2.58 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 194 | 6.66% |
| Associates Degree | 155 | 5.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 385 | 13.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 129 | 4.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,522 | 52.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 4.12% |
| Some College | 407 | 13.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,613 | 1,315 | 116 |
| White | 1,169 | 1,153 | 316 |
| Hispanic | 116 | 116 | 82 |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 81 | 45 |
| Other Race | 37 | 37 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,411 | $68,264 | $41,284 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,000 | $0 | $44,773 |
| High School Graduate | $30,995 | $36,544 | $29,531 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,587 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,653 | $49,620 | $32,399 |
| Some College | $41,866 | $76,359 | $40,145 |
$34,653
Average Earnings
$49,620
Average Male
$32,399
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.47% of Washington residents speak only English, while 3.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,943 | 480 | 24.7% |
| White | 1,444 | 30 | 2.08% |
13.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.79%
Male Poverty Rate
13.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington is Black, with 24.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington is White, with 2.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.21% |
| High School | 12.29% |
| Some College | 2.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.05% |
| Female Employed | 1.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,900 | $104,888 |
| Households | $48,235 | $75,807 |
| Married Families | $100,847 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,375 | $39,334 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
212
Number of Veterans
191
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 10.91% |
| Black | 75 | 4.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.28%
Born in Washington
99.57%
Native Born
0.43%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
99.57% of Washington residents were born in the United States, with 85.28% having been born in Georgia. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,420 | -35 | -1.01% |
| 2028 | 3,455 | -36 | -1.03% |
| 2027 | 3,491 | -36 | -1.02% |
| 2026 | 3,527 | -35 | -0.98% |
| 2025 | 3,562 | -36 | -1% |
| 2024 | 3,598 | -36 | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 3,634 | -49 | -1.33% |
| 2022 | 3,683 | 6 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 3,677 | -64 | -1.71% |
| 2020 | 3,741 | -217 | -5.48% |
| 2019 | 3,958 | -30 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 3,988 | 16 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 3,972 | 31 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 3,941 | -36 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 3,977 | -19 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 3,996 | 24 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 3,972 | -27 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 3,999 | -54 | -1.33% |
| 2011 | 4,053 | -73 | -1.77% |
| 2010 | 4,126 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,295 | 16 | 0.37% |
| 1990 | 4,279 | -383 | -8.22% |
| 1980 | 4,662 | 568 | 13.87% |
| 1970 | 4,094 | -346 | -7.79% |
| 1960 | 4,440 | 638 | 16.78% |
| 1950 | 3,802 | 265 | 7.49% |
| 1940 | 3,537 | 379 | 12% |
| 1930 | 3,158 | -1,050 | -24.95% |
| 1920 | 4,208 | 1,143 | 37.29% |
| 1910 | 3,065 | -235 | -7.12% |
| 1900 | 3,300 | 669 | 25.43% |
| 1890 | 2,631 | -789 | -23.07% |