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World Population Review
Washington County, Mississippi Population 2021
Washington County, Mississippi's estimated population is 41,655 with a growth rate of -2.63% 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 -18.48% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,655 | -1,127 | -2.63% |
| 2020 | 42,782 | -1,127 | -2.57% |
| 2019 | 43,909 | -1,127 | -2.50% |
| 2018 | 45,036 | -1,161 | -2.51% |
| 2017 | 46,197 | -986 | -2.09% |
| 2016 | 47,183 | -776 | -1.62% |
| 2015 | 47,959 | -1,049 | -2.14% |
| 2014 | 49,008 | -653 | -1.31% |
| 2013 | 49,661 | -358 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 50,019 | -436 | -0.86% |
| 2011 | 50,455 | -642 | -1.26% |
| 2010 | 51,097 | -16,838 | -24.79% |
| 1990 | 67,935 | -4,409 | -6.09% |
| 1980 | 72,344 | 1,763 | 2.50% |
| 1970 | 70,581 | -8,057 | -10.25% |
| 1960 | 78,638 | 8,134 | 11.54% |
| 1950 | 70,504 | 2,928 | 4.33% |
| 1940 | 67,576 | 13,266 | 24.43% |
| 1930 | 54,310 | 3,218 | 6.30% |
| 1920 | 51,092 | 2,159 | 4.41% |
| 1910 | 48,933 | -283 | -0.58% |
| 1900 | 49,216 | 8,802 | 21.78% |
| 1890 | 40,414 | 15,047 | 59.32% |
| 1880 | 25,367 | 10,798 | 74.12% |
| 1870 | 14,569 | -1,110 | -7.08% |
| 1860 | 15,679 | 7,290 | 86.90% |
| 1850 | 8,389 | 1,102 | 15.12% |
| 1840 | 7,287 | 5,311 | 268.78% |
| 1830 | 1,976 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-2.63%
County Website
State
Founded
1827
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
51,097
Growth Since 2010
-18.48%
Washington County, Mississippi Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33,235 | 72.16% |
| White | 11,807 | 25.64% |
| Some Other Race | 432 | 0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 278 | 0.60% |
| Asian | 260 | 0.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 0.10% |
Washington County, Mississippi Population by Race
Washington County, Mississippi Population Pyramid $2021
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Washington County, Mississippi Population by Age
Washington County, Mississippi Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,988 | 2.53 | 52.9 |
| Non Family | 6,756 | 1.13 | 47.9 |
| Married | 5,756 | 3.16 | 74 |
| Female | 4,475 | 3.6 | 35.1 |
| Male | 1,001 | 3.56 | 45.1 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
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Washington County, Mississippi Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,515 | 8.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,802 | 12.74% |
| High School Graduate | 9,644 | 32.31% |
| Some College | 6,223 | 20.85% |
| Associates Degree | 2,310 | 7.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,197 | 10.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,157 | 7.23% |
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Washington County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Washington County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 20,449 | 15,674 | 2,901 |
| White | 8,661 | 7,408 | 2,327 |
| Hispanic | 417 | 141 | 14 |
| Other Race | 237 | 117 | |
| Asian | 204 | 166 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 96 | 38 |
| Native American | 44 | 44 |
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 43.14%.
Washington County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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$29,050
Average Earnings
$36,520
Average Male
$23,952
Average Female
Washington County, Mississippi Earnings by Educational Attainment
Washington County, Mississippi Language by Age
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Washington County, Mississippi Language
97.52% of Washington County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.49% of the population.
Washington County, Mississippi Language
Washington County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 32,787 | 13,835 | 42.20% |
| White | 11,450 | 1,329 | 11.61% |
| Hispanic | 717 | 208 | 29.01% |
| Multiple | 276 | 52 | 18.84% |
| Other | 432 | 50 | 11.57% |
| Native | 43 | 27 | 62.79% |
| Asian | 259 | 7 | 2.70% |
33.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.13%
Male Poverty Rate
36.28%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Washington County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Mississippi is Native, with 62.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Mississippi is Asian, with 2.70% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.04%.
Washington County, Mississippi Poverty
Washington County, Mississippi Poverty Rate by Education
Washington County, Mississippi Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Washington County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Washington County, Mississippi Marital Status
Washington County, Mississippi Veterans by War
Washington County, Mississippi Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 967 | 4.06% |
| White | 639 | 6.71% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 34.48% |
| Native American | 27 | 61.36% |
| Asian | 25 | 11.63% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 3.23% |
Washington County, Mississippi Veterans by Race
Washington County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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15.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
Washington County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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53.4%
Labor Force Participation
46.3%
Employment Rate
13.2%
Unemployment Rate
Washington County, Mississippi Employment by Age
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Washington County, Mississippi Employment by Race
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Washington County, Mississippi Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.92%
Native Born
1.08%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
0.42%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.92% of Washington County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 86.75% having been born in Mississippi. 0.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Washington County, Mississippi Place of Birth
- 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