Washington County, Georgia Population 2022
Washington County, Georgia's estimated population is 20,266 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 in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 21,093 and has seen a growth of -3.92% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 4,552 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 10,300 | 5,748 | 126.27% |
| 1810 | 9,940 | -360 | -3.50% |
| 1820 | 10,627 | 687 | 6.91% |
| 1830 | 9,820 | -807 | -7.59% |
| 1840 | 10,565 | 745 | 7.59% |
| 1850 | 11,766 | 1,201 | 11.37% |
| 1860 | 12,698 | 932 | 7.92% |
| 1870 | 15,842 | 3,144 | 24.76% |
| 1880 | 21,964 | 6,122 | 38.64% |
| 1890 | 25,237 | 3,273 | 14.90% |
| 1900 | 28,227 | 2,990 | 11.85% |
| 1910 | 28,174 | -53 | -0.19% |
| 1920 | 28,147 | -27 | -0.10% |
| 1930 | 25,030 | -3,117 | -11.07% |
| 1940 | 24,230 | -800 | -3.20% |
| 1950 | 21,012 | -3,218 | -13.28% |
| 1960 | 18,903 | -2,109 | -10.04% |
| 1970 | 17,480 | -1,423 | -7.53% |
| 1980 | 18,842 | 1,362 | 7.79% |
| 1990 | 19,112 | 270 | 1.43% |
| 2010 | 21,093 | 1,981 | 10.37% |
| 2011 | 20,969 | -124 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 20,790 | -179 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 20,573 | -217 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 20,548 | -25 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 20,736 | 188 | 0.91% |
| 2016 | 20,347 | -389 | -1.88% |
| 2017 | 20,311 | -36 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 20,410 | 99 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 20,374 | -36 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 20,338 | -36 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 20,302 | -36 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 20,266 | -36 | -0.18% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,827 | 43.45% |
| Black or African American | 10,782 | 53.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.70% |
| Some Other Race | 200 | 0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 314 | 1.55% |
Washington County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,719 | 2.37 | 66.7 |
| Married | 3,088 | 2.91 | 86.1 |
| Male | 437 | 2.67 | 59 |
| Female | 1,700 | 3.13 | 40.8 |
| Non Family | 2,494 | 1.14 | 61.6 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 679 | 4.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,587 | 11.11% |
| High School Graduate | 6,646 | 46.52% |
| Some College | 2,340 | 16.38% |
| Associates Degree | 880 | 6.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,445 | 10.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 710 | 4.97% |
Washington County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 51 | 51 | 32 |
| White | 6,453 | 5,905 | 1,491 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 19 | 6 |
| Other Race | 133 | 75 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 430 | 280 | 43 |
| Black | 7,293 | 5,750 | 608 |
| Asian | 94 | 68 | 3 |
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 62.75%.
$31,649
Average Earnings
$36,297
Average Male
$29,207
Average Female
Washington County, Georgia Language by Age
Washington County, Georgia Language
96.99% of Washington County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 3.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.86% of the population.
Washington County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,630 | 2,889 | 30.00% |
| Multiple | 265 | 50 | 18.87% |
| Hispanic | 327 | 43 | 13.15% |
| White | 7,952 | 799 | 10.05% |
| Asian | 142 | 5 | 3.52% |
| Other | 66 | NaN% |
20.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.86%
Male Poverty Rate
23.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Washington County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Georgia is Black, with 30.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.08%.
Washington County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Washington County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 645 | 8.94% |
| Black | 449 | 5.40% |
| Native American | 32 | 62.75% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 19.00% |
Washington County, Georgia Veterans by Education
6.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
47%
Labor Force Participation
44.5%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
84.31%
Born in Washington County, Georgia
98.08%
Native Born
1.92%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.08% of Washington County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 84.31% having been born in Georgia. 1.19% 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