Washington County's estimated 2026 population is 19,720 with a growth rate of -0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 94th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 21,096 and has seen a growth of -6.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Washington County includes 51.59% Black or African American, 42.29% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (51.59%)
White (42.29%)
Two or more races (4.17%)
Other race (1.21%)
Asian (0.54%)
Native American (0.21%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,262 | 51.59% |
| White | 8,413 | 42.29% |
| Two or more races | 829 | 4.17% |
| Other race | 240 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.21% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Washington County's average per capita income is $36,804. Household income levels show a median of $44,009. The poverty rate stands at 15.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,221 | - |
| Families | $58,977 | $76,530 |
| Households | $44,009 | $64,971 |
| Non Families | $23,380 | $38,149 |
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