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Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,219. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,500. Households here earn about 30% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,680
−14%since 2000
from 4,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
478 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+12%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,638 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Washington
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,219
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,359
+195%since 2000
from $13,659 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.624
+26%since 2010
from 0.496 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(1,615)
Black60.7%(2,608)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.1%(2,580)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(1,203)
Black60.2%(2,214)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(159)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(104)
Diversity Score66.1%(2,431)
Diversity Score
66
+10%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+140%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2012
from 28.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.8%
+28.0 ptssince 2017
from 38.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Georgia?

Washington, Georgia has about 3,680 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Georgia?

The typical household in Washington, Georgia earns about $54,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, Georgia expensive?

In Washington, Georgia, the median home is worth about $144,500, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Georgia?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, Georgia?

About 18.2% of people in Washington, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 599 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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