Washington is a city located in Georgia. With a 2020 population of 4,071, it is the 161st largest city in Georgia and the 5346th largest city in the United States. Washington is currently growing at a rate of 0.87% annually but its population has decreased by -1.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,134 in 2010. Washington reached it's highest population of 4,662 in 1980. Spanning over 8 miles, Washington has a population density of 529 people per square mile.
The average household income in Washington is $44,622 with a poverty rate of 27.26%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $753 per month, and the median house value is $79,600. The median age in Washington is 46.5 years, 46.3 years for males, and 48.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 78.7 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,338 | 58.82% |
| White | 1,578 | 39.70% |
| Two or More Races | 59 | 1.48% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,625 | 2.4 | 57.5 |
| Non Family | 762 | 1.13 | 54.9 |
| Married | 455 | 2.87 | 74.9 |
| Female | 314 | 4.29 | 43 |
| Male | 94 | 4.04 | 43.6 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 200 | 7.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 230 | 8.22% |
| High School Graduate | 1,286 | 45.96% |
| Some College | 597 | 21.34% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 5.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 193 | 6.90% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 5.40% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,541 | 1,175 | 71 |
| White | 1,239 | 1,175 | 273 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | |
| Multiple Races | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among multiple races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.03%.
99.62% of Washington residents speak only English, while 0.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.38% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,280 | 1,001 | 43.90% |
| White | 1,534 | 58 | 3.78% |
27.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.33%
Male Poverty Rate
30.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington is Black, with 43.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington is White, with 3.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.10%.
31.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
Female Marriage Rate
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 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 11.70% |
| Black | 124 | 7.16% |
6.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.42%
Native Born
0.58%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
99.42% of Washington residents were born in the United States, with 88.13% having been born in Georgia. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,071 | 35 | 0.87% |
| 2019 | 4,036 | 35 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 4,001 | 25 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 3,976 | 35 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 3,941 | -27 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 3,968 | -22 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 3,990 | 25 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 3,965 | -30 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 3,995 | -57 | -1.41% |
| 2011 | 4,052 | -85 | -2.05% |
| 2010 | 4,137 | -158 | -0.37% |
| 2000 | 4,295 | 16 | 0.04% |
| 1990 | 4,279 | -383 | -0.85% |
| 1980 | 4,662 | 568 | 1.31% |
| 1970 | 4,094 | -346 | -0.81% |
| 1960 | 4,440 | 638 | 1.56% |
| 1950 | 3,802 | 265 | 0.73% |
| 1940 | 3,537 | 379 | 1.14% |
| 1930 | 3,158 | -1,050 | -2.83% |
| 1920 | 4,208 | 1,143 | 3.22% |
| 1910 | 3,065 | -235 | -0.74% |
| 1900 | 3,300 | 669 | 2.29% |
| 1890 | 2,631 | 0.00% |