Washington County, Mississippi
Located in Mississippi, Washington County has a population of 42,765 residents and a median age of 38.0 years, making it the #1,150 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 26.4%. The median home value is $104,000, and the median household income is $42,165, which is 44% below the national median.
Demographics
Washington County has a population of 42,765, making it the #1,150 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Washington County is $42,165, ranking #3,025 out of 3,222 counties — 43.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 26.4% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Washington County is $104,000 (-63.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $833/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.2%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Washington County, 22.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 33.7% below the national average, ranking #1,604 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Washington County is 66.9 years. 26.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
19.0% of adults in Washington County smoke , 44.6% are obese , and 13.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 9.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Washington County is 46.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 10.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 27.6 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
46.9% of children in Washington County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 13.1 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 40.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Washington County is 54.0%. The mean commute time is 21.2 min, which is 23.2% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Washington County voted Democratic with a margin of 35.0%. The vote was 67% Dem / 32% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.0 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Washington County, Mississippi
Washington County, Mississippi has a total population of 42,765, making it the 1,150th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Washington County is $42,165, which ranks #3,025 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 43.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 26.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Washington County is $104,000, 63.1% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $833 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Washington County, 22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.2 min.
Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 71.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (23.9%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Washington County, Mississippi 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.