Washington County's 2026 population is estimated at 19,720, reflecting a -0.29% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Washington County is the 94th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 21,096 and has grown -6.52% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 38.6 years
There are 15,604 adults, (3,627 of whom are seniors) in Washington County.
Female: 9,641 (48.6%)
Male: 10,208 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Washington County includes 53.17% Black or African American, 42.17% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,553 | 53.17% |
| White | 8,370 | 42.17% |
| Two or more races | 576 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 228 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.08% |
Washington County 's average per capita income is $36,935. Household income levels show a median of $46,023. The poverty rate stands at 17.17%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,741 | - |
| Families | $62,426 | $77,629 |
| Households | $46,023 | $66,355 |
| Non Families | $22,648 | $41,619 |
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