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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington

Georgia · 4,295 residents · 7.698 sq mi
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Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,667. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,100. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,295
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4,279 in 1990
1990 – 2025
558 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 556 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+8%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Washington
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,667
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,840 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,659
+55%since 1990
from $8,800 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.0%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 30.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$351
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200 in 1990
US average: $602
66.6%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
33.4% rent
2.2
−23%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(1,697)
Black59%(2,525)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(47)
Asian0.5%(21)
Diversity Score63.2%(2,702)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(1,615)
Black60.7%(2,608)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score60.1%(2,580)
60
−5%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.1%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−18%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Washington, Georgia?

Washington, Georgia has about 4,295 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Washington, Georgia?

The typical household in Washington, Georgia earns about $25,667 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 $57,100, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Georgia?

About 14.6% 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 23.0% of people in Washington, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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