Washington County, Alabama Population 2022
Washington County, Alabama's estimated population is 16,098 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 -8.67% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 1,250 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 2,920 | 1,670 | 133.60% |
| 1830 | 3,474 | 554 | 18.97% |
| 1840 | 5,300 | 1,826 | 52.56% |
| 1850 | 2,713 | -2,587 | -48.81% |
| 1860 | 4,669 | 1,956 | 72.10% |
| 1870 | 3,912 | -757 | -16.21% |
| 1880 | 4,538 | 626 | 16.00% |
| 1890 | 7,935 | 3,397 | 74.86% |
| 1900 | 11,134 | 3,199 | 40.32% |
| 1910 | 14,454 | 3,320 | 29.82% |
| 1920 | 14,279 | -175 | -1.21% |
| 1930 | 16,365 | 2,086 | 14.61% |
| 1940 | 16,188 | -177 | -1.08% |
| 1950 | 15,612 | -576 | -3.56% |
| 1960 | 15,372 | -240 | -1.54% |
| 1970 | 16,241 | 869 | 5.65% |
| 1980 | 16,821 | 580 | 3.57% |
| 1990 | 16,694 | -127 | -0.76% |
| 2010 | 17,626 | 932 | 5.58% |
| 2011 | 17,355 | -271 | -1.54% |
| 2012 | 17,146 | -209 | -1.20% |
| 2013 | 16,897 | -249 | -1.45% |
| 2014 | 16,868 | -29 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 16,832 | -36 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 16,621 | -211 | -1.25% |
| 2017 | 16,522 | -99 | -0.60% |
| 2018 | 16,402 | -120 | -0.73% |
| 2019 | 16,326 | -76 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 16,250 | -76 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 16,174 | -76 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 16,098 | -76 | -0.47% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,781 | 66.00% |
| Black or African American | 3,962 | 24.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,223 | 7.49% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.18% |
| Some Other Race | 25 | 0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 315 | 1.93% |
Washington County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,830 | 2.78 | 89.5 |
| Married | 3,232 | 3.26 | 94.2 |
| Male | 263 | 3.46 | 77.2 |
| Female | 646 | 4.37 | 80.8 |
| Non Family | 1,689 | 1.14 | 85.6 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 523 | 4.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,054 | 9.45% |
| High School Graduate | 4,925 | 44.18% |
| Some College | 2,099 | 18.83% |
| Associates Degree | 940 | 8.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 700 | 6.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 907 | 8.14% |
Washington County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Native American | 764 | 633 | 127 |
| White | 7,671 | 6,599 | 1,110 |
| Black | 2,513 | 2,202 | 345 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 32 | |
| Asian | 26 | 16 | |
| 2+ Races | 109 | 64 |
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%.
$40,553
Average Earnings
$52,320
Average Male
$25,279
Average Female
Washington County, Alabama Language by Age
Washington County, Alabama Language
99.41% of Washington County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 0.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.30% of the population.
Washington County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 140 | 118 | 84.29% |
| Asian | 30 | 20 | 66.67% |
| Multiple | 315 | 105 | 33.33% |
| Black | 3,935 | 884 | 22.47% |
| White | 10,542 | 1,183 | 11.22% |
| Native | 1,223 | 94 | 7.69% |
| Other | NaN% |
14.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.07%
Male Poverty Rate
15.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Washington County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Alabama is Hispanic, with 84.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Alabama is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.27%.
Washington County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Washington County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
Washington County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Washington County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 472 | 5.55% |
| Black | 317 | 9.96% |
| Native American | 63 | 6.26% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 11.93% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 12.66% |
Washington County, Alabama Veterans by Education
14.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
45.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.2%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
74.64%
Born in Washington County, Alabama
98.67%
Native Born
1.33%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
1.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.67% of Washington County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 74.64% having been born in Alabama. 0.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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