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Washington County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Sandersville

Washington County's estimated 2025 population is 19,930 with a growth rate of 0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 95th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 21,096 and has seen a growth of -5.53% since that time.

19,930
Total Population
29
Population Density (mi²)
95
Population Rank (State)
55 0.28%
Annual Population Growth

Washington County Population

Washington County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American10,26251.59%
White8,41342.29%
Two or more races8294.17%
Other race2401.21%
Asian1080.54%
Native American410.21%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Washington County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$85,221-
Families$58,977$76,530
Households$44,009$64,971
Non Families$23,380$38,149

$36,804

Average Income

$44,009

Median Household Income

15.55%

Poverty Rate