Washington County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Washington County is located in Georgia with a total population of 19,893. It is the 91st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 40.6 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $44,009. This is 41% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $115,600. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Washington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County is Black or African American, making up 51.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (51.5% vs 31.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.7%.