Washington County, Mississippi Population 2022
Washington County, Mississippi's estimated population is 40,528 with a growth rate of -2.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County, Mississippi is the 19th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 51,097 and has seen a growth of -20.68% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 1,976 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 7,287 | 5,311 | 268.78% |
| 1850 | 8,389 | 1,102 | 15.12% |
| 1860 | 15,679 | 7,290 | 86.90% |
| 1870 | 14,569 | -1,110 | -7.08% |
| 1880 | 25,367 | 10,798 | 74.12% |
| 1890 | 40,414 | 15,047 | 59.32% |
| 1900 | 49,216 | 8,802 | 21.78% |
| 1910 | 48,933 | -283 | -0.58% |
| 1920 | 51,092 | 2,159 | 4.41% |
| 1930 | 54,310 | 3,218 | 6.30% |
| 1940 | 67,576 | 13,266 | 24.43% |
| 1950 | 70,504 | 2,928 | 4.33% |
| 1960 | 78,638 | 8,134 | 11.54% |
| 1970 | 70,581 | -8,057 | -10.25% |
| 1980 | 72,344 | 1,763 | 2.50% |
| 1990 | 67,935 | -4,409 | -6.09% |
| 2010 | 51,097 | -16,838 | -24.79% |
| 2011 | 50,455 | -642 | -1.26% |
| 2012 | 50,019 | -436 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 49,661 | -358 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 49,008 | -653 | -1.31% |
| 2015 | 47,959 | -1,049 | -2.14% |
| 2016 | 47,183 | -776 | -1.62% |
| 2017 | 46,197 | -986 | -2.09% |
| 2018 | 45,036 | -1,161 | -2.51% |
| 2019 | 43,909 | -1,127 | -2.50% |
| 2020 | 42,782 | -1,127 | -2.57% |
| 2021 | 41,655 | -1,127 | -2.63% |
| 2022 | 40,528 | -1,127 | -2.71% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,326 | 25.13% |
| Black or African American | 32,445 | 71.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 306 | 0.68% |
| Some Other Race | 468 | 1.04% |
| Two or More Races | 506 | 1.12% |
Washington County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,882 | 2.49 | 54.6 |
| Married | 6,046 | 3.07 | 74.6 |
| Male | 974 | 3.19 | 50.8 |
| Female | 4,334 | 3.61 | 36.5 |
| Non Family | 6,528 | 1.11 | 48.6 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,124 | 7.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,300 | 11.18% |
| High School Graduate | 9,451 | 32.03% |
| Some College | 6,036 | 20.45% |
| Associates Degree | 2,561 | 8.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,652 | 12.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,387 | 8.09% |
Washington County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 306 | 306 | 266 |
| 2+ Races | 346 | 294 | 211 |
| White | 8,339 | 7,246 | 2,408 |
| Black | 20,093 | 15,994 | 3,147 |
| Hispanic | 436 | 218 | 13 |
| Other Race | 310 | 205 | 7 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 |
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 asian people with a rate of 86.93%.
$30,767
Average Earnings
$38,838
Average Male
$25,661
Average Female
Washington County, Mississippi Language by Age
Washington County, Mississippi Language
97.02% of Washington County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.83% of the population.
Washington County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 31,993 | 12,275 | 38.37% |
| Hispanic | 728 | 218 | 29.95% |
| White | 10,988 | 1,280 | 11.65% |
| Multiple | 505 | 52 | 10.30% |
| Asian | 306 | 5 | 1.63% |
| Other | 45 | NaN% |
30.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.24%
Male Poverty Rate
32.41%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Washington County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Mississippi is Black, with 38.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Mississippi is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.26%.
Washington County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Washington County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Washington County, Mississippi 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 55-64.
Washington County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 586 | 6.42% |
| Black | 946 | 4.06% |
| Asian | 14 | 4.58% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 11.27% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2.90% |
Washington County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
15.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
85.79%
Born in Washington County, Mississippi
99.01%
Native Born
0.99%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.01% of Washington County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 85.79% having been born in Mississippi. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
- 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