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Washington County

Mississippi · 51,137 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 $27,797. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 11,840 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,800. The poverty rate of 34.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
51,137
−19%since 2000
from 62,977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
+12%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K48K55K63K70K1990201020202024Washington County
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,797
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,757 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,946
+19%since 2000
from $13,430 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(21,243)
Black64.3%(40,495)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(531)
Asian0.5%(327)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(36,701)
2010
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(13,654)
Black71.1%(36,348)
Hispanic / Latino1%(529)
Asian0.6%(291)
Other0.9%(442)
Diversity Score53.3%(27,237)
Diversity Score
53
−9%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$89,100+22%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$33,731+21%
Home value$87,800+21%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$40,000+44%
Home value$98,000+35%
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Income$39,956+44%
Home value$100,300+38%
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Frequently asked

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.

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