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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington County

Georgia · 21,176 residents · 678.526 sq mi
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Washington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,910. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,900. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

21,176
+11%since 1990
from 19,112 in 1990
1990 – 2025
31 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 28 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+11%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,910
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,460 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,565
+57%since 1990
from $9,917 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$342
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
74.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
26.0% rent
1.9
+1%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(9,194)
Black51.9%(9,911)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(35)
Asian0%(3)
Diversity Score62.7%(11,981)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(9,620)
Black53%(11,233)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(134)
Asian0.3%(55)
Diversity Score63.2%(13,393)
63
+1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.3%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−3%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Georgia?

Washington County, Georgia has about 21,176 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Washington County, Georgia?

The typical household in Washington County, Georgia earns about $29,910 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Georgia expensive?

In Washington County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $55,900, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Georgia?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Georgia?

About 22.9% of people in Washington County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,064 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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