Washington County is a county of 51,137 people in Mississippi. 34.8% of people here live below the federal poverty line. The typical home is worth $72,800. 1% of people here were born outside the United States. About 18% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Households take in $27,797 at the median, 47% less than the US figure.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)16.6%(265)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)20.4%(325)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era28.8%(460)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.9%(62)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.3%(4)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 1,595 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Washington County, Mississippi?
Washington County, Mississippi has about 51,137 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Washington County, Mississippi?
The typical household in Washington County, Mississippi earns about $27,797 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 $72,800, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.
How educated are people in Washington County, Mississippi?
About 17.6% 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 34.8% 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 16,798 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.
