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Washington County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Sandersville

Washington County's estimated 2025 population is 19,930 with a growth rate of 0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 95th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 21,096 and has seen a growth of -5.53% since that time.

19,930
Total Population
29
Population Density (mi²)
95
Population Rank (State)
55 0.28%
Annual Population Growth

Washington County Population

Washington County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington County includes 51.59% Black or African American, 42.29% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American10,26251.59%
White8,41342.29%
Two or more races8294.17%
Other race2401.21%
Asian1080.54%
Native American410.21%

Washington County Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington County's average per capita income is $36,804. Household income levels show a median of $44,009. The poverty rate stands at 15.55%.

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$85,221-
Families$58,977$76,530
Households$44,009$64,971
Non Families$23,380$38,149

$36,804

Average Income

$44,009

Median Household Income

15.55%

Poverty Rate