Washington County's estimated 2025 population is 40,790 with a growth rate of -1.4% 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 -20.17% 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
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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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Median Household Income
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