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Washington

Georgia · 3,754 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 $31,902. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,400. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

3,754
−13%since 2000
from 4,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
488 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
46.8
+21%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,902
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$21,237
+55%since 2000
from $13,659 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
23.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$76,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$797
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
56.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
43.1% rent
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(1,226)
Black60.7%(2,277)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(93)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other3.6%(135)
Diversity Score65.5%(2,458)
65
+9%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
84.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
14.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
53.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
26.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

44.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
55.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
8.4%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Washington, Georgia?

Washington, Georgia has about 3,754 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Georgia?

The typical household in Washington, Georgia earns about $31,902 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 $76,400, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Georgia?

About 11.4% 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 23.4% 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 525 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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