Washington County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13303 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,849 | — | #1,895 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,023 | -38.8% | #2,933 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,020 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $112,500 | -60.1% | #2,809 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $858 | -26.2% | #1,687 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | +36.3% | #2,326 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Washington County has a population of 19,849, making it the #1,895 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Washington County is $46,023, ranking #2,933 out of 3,222 counties — 38.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.2% and unemployment stands at 8.0%.
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The median home value in Washington County is $112,500 (-60.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $858/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.5%.
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86.5% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% below the national rate.
About Washington County, Georgia
Washington County, Georgia has a total population of 19,849, making it the 1,895th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Washington County is $46,023, which ranks #2,933 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0%.
The median home value in Washington County is $112,500, 60.1% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $858 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Washington County, 16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.2 min.
Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 53.1% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (41.7%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for Washington County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.