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Washington County

Mississippi · 62,977 residents · 723.972 sq mi
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Washington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,757. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value is $52,200. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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

62,977
−7%since 1990
from 67,935 in 1990
1990 – 2025
87 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 94 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
+9%since 1990
from 29.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
40K48K55K63K70K1990201020202024Washington County
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,757
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,492 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,430
+54%since 1990
from $8,704 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.2%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 33.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$423
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $318 in 1990
US average: $602
59.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
40.5% rent
2.0
−14%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(28,194)
Black57.8%(39,296)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(193)
Asian0.4%(300)
Diversity Score62%(42,121)
2000
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(21,243)
Black64.3%(40,495)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(531)
Asian0.5%(327)
Diversity Score58.3%(36,701)
58
−6%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.5%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
−19%since 1990
from 14.0 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, Mississippi?

Washington County, Mississippi has about 62,977 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Mississippi earns about $25,757 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Mississippi expensive?

In Washington County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $52,200, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Mississippi?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Mississippi?

About 29.2% of people in Washington County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,958 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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