Washington County's estimated 2026 population is 28,419 with a growth rate of 3.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 52nd largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 24,726 and has seen a growth of 14.94% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Washington County includes 78.03% White, 13.57% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (78.03%)
Black or African American (13.57%)
Two or more races (4.94%)
Other race (1.62%)
Native American (0.95%)
Asian (0.89%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,709 | 78.03% |
| Black or African American | 3,428 | 13.57% |
| Two or more races | 1,247 | 4.94% |
| Other race | 409 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 240 | 0.95% |
| Asian | 226 | 0.89% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Washington County's average per capita income is $36,575. Household income levels show a median of $52,723. The poverty rate stands at 18.95%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,202 | - |
| Families | $64,620 | $80,503 |
| Households | $52,723 | $67,695 |
| Non Families | $30,684 | $36,691 |
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