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Washington County, Georgia Population 2021
Washington County, Georgia's estimated population is 20,302 with a growth rate of -0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County, Georgia is the 89th largest county inGeorgia. The 2010 Population was 21,093 and has seen a growth of -3.75% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,302 | -36 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 20,338 | -36 | -0.18% |
| 2019 | 20,374 | -36 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 20,410 | 99 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 20,311 | -36 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 20,347 | -389 | -1.88% |
| 2015 | 20,736 | 188 | 0.91% |
| 2014 | 20,548 | -25 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 20,573 | -217 | -1.04% |
| 2012 | 20,790 | -179 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 20,969 | -124 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 21,093 | 1,981 | 10.37% |
| 1990 | 19,112 | 270 | 1.43% |
| 1980 | 18,842 | 1,362 | 7.79% |
| 1970 | 17,480 | -1,423 | -7.53% |
| 1960 | 18,903 | -2,109 | -10.04% |
| 1950 | 21,012 | -3,218 | -13.28% |
| 1940 | 24,230 | -800 | -3.20% |
| 1930 | 25,030 | -3,117 | -11.07% |
| 1920 | 28,147 | -27 | -0.10% |
| 1910 | 28,174 | -53 | -0.19% |
| 1900 | 28,227 | 2,990 | 11.85% |
| 1890 | 25,237 | 3,273 | 14.90% |
| 1880 | 21,964 | 6,122 | 38.64% |
| 1870 | 15,842 | 3,144 | 24.76% |
| 1860 | 12,698 | 932 | 7.92% |
| 1850 | 11,766 | 1,201 | 11.37% |
| 1840 | 10,565 | 745 | 7.59% |
| 1830 | 9,820 | -807 | -7.59% |
| 1820 | 10,627 | 687 | 6.91% |
| 1810 | 9,940 | -360 | -3.50% |
| 1800 | 10,300 | 5,748 | 126.27% |
| 1790 | 4,552 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.18%
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State
Founded
February 25, 1784
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
21,093
Growth Since 2010
-3.75%
Washington County, Georgia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,856 | 53.12% |
| White | 8,909 | 43.59% |
| Two or More Races | 327 | 1.60% |
| Some Other Race | 159 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 137 | 0.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 0.23% |
Washington County, Georgia Population by Race
Washington County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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Washington County, Georgia Population by Age
Washington County, Georgia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,503 | 2.46 | 66.6 |
| Married | 3,038 | 2.9 | 86 |
| Non Family | 2,188 | 1.2 | 62.2 |
| Female | 1,713 | 3.23 | 39.6 |
| Male | 564 | 2.7 | 61.2 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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Washington County, Georgia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 900 | 6.31% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,772 | 12.42% |
| High School Graduate | 6,374 | 44.66% |
| Some College | 2,694 | 18.88% |
| Associates Degree | 770 | 5.40% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,085 | 7.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 677 | 4.74% |
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Washington County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Washington County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,292 | 5,431 | 469 |
| White | 6,501 | 5,869 | 1,226 |
| Hispanic | 381 | 216 | 49 |
| Other Race | 126 | 63 | 15 |
| Asian | 99 | 78 | 14 |
| Native American | 48 | 48 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 79.17%.
Washington County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,797
Average Earnings
$36,784
Average Male
$26,725
Average Female
Washington County, Georgia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Washington County, Georgia Language by Age
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Washington County, Georgia Language
97.11% of Washington County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 2.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
Washington County, Georgia Language
Washington County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,663 | 3,127 | 32.36% |
| White | 8,119 | 858 | 10.57% |
| Multiple | 290 | 101 | 34.83% |
| Other | 89 | 22 | 24.72% |
| Hispanic | 302 | 7 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 137 | 1 | 0.73% |
22.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.52%
Male Poverty Rate
26.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Washington County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Georgia is Multiple, with 34.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Georgia is Asian, with 0.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.88%.
Washington County, Georgia Poverty
Washington County, Georgia Poverty Rate by Education
Washington County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Washington County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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Washington County, Georgia 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 County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
Washington County, Georgia Marital Status
Washington County, Georgia Veterans by War
Washington County, Georgia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 650 | 9.00% |
| Black | 390 | 4.64% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 21.61% |
| Native American | 38 | 79.17% |
Washington County, Georgia Veterans by Race
Washington County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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6.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
Washington County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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47.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.4%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Washington County, Georgia Employment by Age
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Washington County, Georgia Employment by Race
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Washington County, Georgia 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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83.74%
Born in Washington County, Georgia
98.06%
Native Born
1.94%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
0.90%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.06% of Washington County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 83.74% having been born in Georgia. 1.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Washington County, Georgia 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