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Washington

County:
Wilkes County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.698
State:
Georgia

Washington is a city located in Wilkes County, Georgia. Washington has a 2025 population of 3,562. It is also the county seat of Wilkes County. Washington is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -4.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,741 in 2020.

The average household income in Washington is $87,142 with a poverty rate of 17.53%.The median age in Washington is 48.4 years: 41.2 years for males, and 53.6 years for females.

3.6K
Total Population
463
Density (mi²)
-36 -1%
Growth

Washington Population

Washington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington includes 58.76% Black or African American, 32.7% White, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,17458.76%
White1,21032.7%
Two or more races2747.41%
Other race421.14%

Washington Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington's average per capita income is $33,342. Household income levels show a median of $47,946. The poverty rate stands at 17.53%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$86,791-
Families$63,841$127,498
Households$47,946$87,142
Non Families$22,664$33,476

$33,342

Average Income

$47,946

Median Household Income

17.53%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)