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Washington County

Georgia · 21,187 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 $31,382. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,500. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,187
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21,176 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+9%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,382
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,910 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,033
−3%since 2000
from $15,565 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(9,620)
Black53%(11,233)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(134)
Asian0.3%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(13,393)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(9,339)
Black52.5%(11,124)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(407)
Asian0.5%(104)
Other1.1%(223)
Diversity Score66.2%(14,036)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$94,900+22%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Home value$123,800+60%
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Income$53,014+69%
Home value$105,400+36%
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Home value$88,600+14%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Georgia?

Washington County, Georgia has about 21,187 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Georgia earns about $31,382 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Georgia?

About 10.7% 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 27.6% 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 2,075 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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