Washington County's estimated 2026 population is 39,739 with a growth rate of -1.78% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 18th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 51,098 and has seen a growth of -22.23% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Washington County includes 72.15% Black or African American, 24.27% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (72.15%)
White (24.27%)
Two or more races (1.53%)
Other race (1.18%)
Asian (0.8%)
Native American (0.07%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31,511 | 72.15% |
| White | 10,598 | 24.27% |
| Two or more races | 667 | 1.53% |
| Other race | 515 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 350 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Washington County's average per capita income is $36,846. Household income levels show a median of $40,117. The poverty rate stands at 28.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,568 | - |
| Families | $50,574 | $70,984 |
| Households | $40,117 | $58,434 |
| Non Families | $25,968 | $38,258 |
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