Washington County Summary

Life in Washington County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Washington County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Washington County:

  • The population in Washington County is 19,975.

  • The median home value in Washington County is $119,181.

  • The median income in Washington County is $43,810.

  • The median rent in Washington County is $777.

  • The unemployment rate in Washington County is 4.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Washington County is 16.8%.

  • The average high in Washington County is 81.4° and there are 106.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Washington County

List Of Cities & Towns in Washington County

Sandersville, GA Population 5,727

Davisboro, GA Population 2,196

Tennille, GA Population 1,522

Harrison, GA Population 345

Oconee, GA Population 297

Deepstep, GA Population 135

Riddleville, GA Population 110

Map Of Washington County

Washington County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Washington County is 81.4°.

  • There are 82.06 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 106.5 inches of rain each year with 0.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:30 hours of sun each day in Washington County.

StatWashington County
Mean High81.4
Nice Days82.06
Rainfall106.5
Snowfall0.3
Sunny_hours5:30
81.4°
Average High
106.5
Inches of Rain

Washington County Photos

Old Washington County Jail Sandersville Ga
Source: Wikipedia User Upstateherd | CC BY-SA 3.0

Washington County Demographics

Population over time in Washington County

The current population in Washington County is 19,975. The population has decreased -1.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 20,052 -1.3%
2021 20,316 -0.6%
2020 20,436 -

Gender in Washington County

  • Washington County is 48.9% female with 9,766 female residents.

  • Washington County is 51.1% male with 10,208 male residents.

Female
48.9% (9,766)
Male
51.1% (10,208)
Gender Washington County GA USA
Female 48.9% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 51.1% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Washington County

Washington County is:

  • 41.9% White with 8,373 White residents.

  • 50.8% African American with 10,139 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 145 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 35 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 704 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.8% Hispanic with 560 Hispanic residents.

White
41.9% (8,373)
African American
50.8% (10,139)
American Indian
0.1% (19)
Asian
0.7% (145)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (35)
Two Or More
3.5% (704)
Hispanic
2.8% (560)

Table: Washington County By Race

Race Washington County GA USA
White 41.9% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 50.8% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.5% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.8% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Washington County, Georgia

  • 7.6% of households in Washington County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.9% of households in Washington County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Washington County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Washington County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Washington County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Washington County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Washington County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Washington County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Washington County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.8% of households in Washington County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.6% (1,527)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.9% (1,384)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.6% (2,717)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.0% (2,400)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.0% (2,995)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.5% (2,488)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.8% (2,353)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.1% (2,824)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.6% (927)
$200,000 or more
1.8% (355)
Income Washington County GA USA
Less than $10,000 7.6% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.9% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.6% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.0% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.0% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.5% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.8% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.1% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.6% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.8% 10.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Washington County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Washington County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Washington County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Washington County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Washington County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Washington County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Washington County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Washington County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Washington County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Washington County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (1,398)
9-12th Grade
10% (1,997)
High School / GED
44% (8,789)
Some College
16% (3,196)
Associate's Degree
7% (1,398)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (2,397)
Master's Degree
3% (599)
Professional Degree
1% (199)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Washington County GA USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 44% 27% 26%
Some College 16% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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