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World Population Review
Washington County, Alabama Population 2021
Washington County, Alabama's estimated population is 16,174 with a growth rate of -0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County, Alabama is the 52nd largest county in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 17,626 and has seen a growth of -8.24% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,174 | -76 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 16,250 | -76 | -0.47% |
| 2019 | 16,326 | -76 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 16,402 | -120 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 16,522 | -99 | -0.60% |
| 2016 | 16,621 | -211 | -1.25% |
| 2015 | 16,832 | -36 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 16,868 | -29 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 16,897 | -249 | -1.45% |
| 2012 | 17,146 | -209 | -1.20% |
| 2011 | 17,355 | -271 | -1.54% |
| 2010 | 17,626 | 932 | 5.58% |
| 1990 | 16,694 | -127 | -0.76% |
| 1980 | 16,821 | 580 | 3.57% |
| 1970 | 16,241 | 869 | 5.65% |
| 1960 | 15,372 | -240 | -1.54% |
| 1950 | 15,612 | -576 | -3.56% |
| 1940 | 16,188 | -177 | -1.08% |
| 1930 | 16,365 | 2,086 | 14.61% |
| 1920 | 14,279 | -175 | -1.21% |
| 1910 | 14,454 | 3,320 | 29.82% |
| 1900 | 11,134 | 3,199 | 40.32% |
| 1890 | 7,935 | 3,397 | 74.86% |
| 1880 | 4,538 | 626 | 16.00% |
| 1870 | 3,912 | -757 | -16.21% |
| 1860 | 4,669 | 1,956 | 72.10% |
| 1850 | 2,713 | -2,587 | -48.81% |
| 1840 | 5,300 | 1,826 | 52.56% |
| 1830 | 3,474 | 554 | 18.97% |
| 1810 | 2,920 | 1,670 | 133.60% |
| 1800 | 1,250 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.47%
County Website
State
Founded
June 4, 1800
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
17,626
Growth Since 2010
-8.24%
Washington County, Alabama Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,972 | 66.33% |
| Black or African American | 3,894 | 23.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,221 | 7.38% |
| Two or More Races | 397 | 2.40% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.25% |
| Some Other Race | 15 | 0.09% |
Washington County, Alabama Population by Race
Washington County, Alabama Population Pyramid $2021
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Washington County, Alabama Population by Age
Washington County, Alabama Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,990 | 2.74 | 82.7 |
| Married | 3,209 | 3.14 | 90.8 |
| Non Family | 1,782 | 1.17 | 76 |
| Female | 766 | 4.47 | 66.2 |
| Male | 233 | 3.59 | 76 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
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Washington County, Alabama Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 610 | 5.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,361 | 12.00% |
| High School Graduate | 4,886 | 43.06% |
| Some College | 2,081 | 18.34% |
| Associates Degree | 971 | 8.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 800 | 7.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 637 | 5.61% |
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Washington County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Washington County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,707 | 6,237 | 969 |
| Black | 2,509 | 2,292 | 382 |
| Native American | 808 | 596 | 71 |
| Hispanic | 136 | 127 | |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 86 | |
| Asian | 38 | 22 | |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
Washington County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,346
Average Earnings
$50,945
Average Male
$19,144
Average Female
Washington County, Alabama Earnings by Educational Attainment
Washington County, Alabama Language by Age
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Washington County, Alabama Language
98.72% of Washington County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 1.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.88% of the population.
Washington County, Alabama Language
Washington County, Alabama Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,613 | 2,074 | 19.54% |
| Black | 3,867 | 915 | 23.66% |
| Multiple | 397 | 172 | 43.32% |
| Native | 1,180 | 143 | 12.12% |
| Hispanic | 241 | 129 | 53.53% |
| Asian | 41 | 18 | 43.90% |
21.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.00%
Male Poverty Rate
24.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Washington County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Alabama is Hispanic, with 53.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Alabama is Native, with 12.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.86%.
Washington County, Alabama Poverty
Washington County, Alabama Poverty Rate by Education
Washington County, Alabama Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Washington County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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Washington County, Alabama Marriage
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 35-44.
Washington County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
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Washington County, Alabama Marital Status
Washington County, Alabama Veterans by War
Washington County, Alabama Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 485 | 5.59% |
| Black | 364 | 11.80% |
| Native American | 104 | 12.87% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 6.02% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 3.24% |
Washington County, Alabama Veterans by Race
Washington County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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10.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
Washington County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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45.3%
Labor Force Participation
42%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Washington County, Alabama Employment by Age
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Washington County, Alabama Employment by Race
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Washington County, Alabama Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.29%
Native Born
2.71%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
2.52%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.29% of Washington County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 75.02% having been born in Alabama. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Washington County, Alabama Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990