2023 ACS Census Data · Population 19,893
Washington County is a small county in Georgia with a population of 19,893. The median household income is $44,009, 32% below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.5%, median home value is $115,600, and 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 28% below the national average.
Population
19,893
2023 estimate
Rank #1885 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$44,009
Household
Rank #2951 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$115,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #2640 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #2361 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% below Georgia avg·32% below national avg
Poverty Rate
11% above Georgia avg·4% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% below Georgia avg·12% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$24,825
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
50.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
36% below Georgia avg·45% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
10% below Georgia avg·10% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% below Georgia avg·8% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
10% below Georgia avg·18% below national avg
Housing Units
8,696
Households
7,272
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,292
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
80.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
16% below Georgia avg·28% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Georgia avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
16.5%
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