Washington, Georgia Population 2022
Washington is a city located in Wilkes County Georgia. Washington has a 2020 population of 3,864. It is also the county seat of Wilkes County. Washington is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -6.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,125 in 2010.
The average household income in Washington is $50,298 with a poverty rate of 26.24%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $794 per month, and the median house value is $83,300. The median age in Washington is 44 years, 39.1 years for males, and 48.9 years for females.
Washington Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washingtonwas:
- Black or African American: 59.13%
- White: 39.06%
- Two or more races: 1.81%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,348 | 59.13% |
| White | 1,551 | 39.06% |
| Two or More Races | 72 | 1.81% |
Washington Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,646 | 2.36 | 60.4 |
| Non Family | 742 | 1.08 | 61.7 |
| Married | 490 | 2.86 | 74.3 |
| Female | 306 | 4.2 | 41.2 |
| Male | 108 | 3.67 | 42.6 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 148 | 5.31% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 7.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,336 | 47.94% |
| Some College | 600 | 21.53% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 5.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 191 | 6.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 143 | 5.13% |
Washington Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,562 | 1,255 | 79 |
| White | 1,205 | 1,157 | 255 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.16%.
Washington Language by Age
Washington Language
99.60% of Washington residents speak only English, while 0.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.40% of the population.
Washington Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,289 | 993 | 43.38% |
| White | 1,512 | 25 | 1.65% |
| Other | NaN% |
26.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.07%
Male Poverty Rate
27.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Washington
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington is Black, with 43.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.33%.
Washington Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.8%
Male Marriage Rate
30.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Washington Married by Age and Sex
Washington Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Washington Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 10.58% |
| Black | 123 | 7.10% |
Washington Veterans by Education
6.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
89.12%
Born in Washington
99.77%
Native Born
0.23%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.77% of Washington residents were born in the United States, with 89.12% having been born in Georgia. 0.00% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,864 | -33 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 3,897 | -33 | -0.84% |
| 2020 | 3,930 | -33 | -0.83% |
| 2019 | 3,963 | -33 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 3,996 | 27 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 3,969 | 27 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 3,942 | -29 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 3,971 | -21 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 3,992 | 24 | 0.60% |
| 2013 | 3,968 | -28 | -0.70% |
| 2012 | 3,996 | -57 | -1.41% |
| 2011 | 4,053 | -72 | -1.75% |
| 2010 | 4,125 | -170 | -0.40% |
| 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% |