Washington County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Washington County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Washington County, Georgia has a population of 19,849, the 91st most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $46,023 and the median home value is $112,500. The poverty rate is 17.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Washington County Quick Facts

Population 19,849

Median Household Income $46,023

Median Home Value $112,500

Poverty Rate 17.2%

Unemployment Rate 8.0%

Median Age 40.3 years

Homeownership Rate 64.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.9%

High School Graduation 84.2%

Cities/Places 8

Population 19,849 91st of 159

Median Income $46,023 41% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.2%

Unemployment 8.0%

How Washington County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	19,893	19,849	-0.2%
Median household income	$44,009	$46,023	+4.6%
Median home value	$115,600	$112,500	-2.7%

Median Household Income

Washington

$46,023

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Washington

$112,500

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.1%

$25K-$50K 26.2%

$50K-$100K 23.4%

$100K+ 23.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.9%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

5.4%

$20K-$25K

6.7%

$25K-$30K

5.5%

$30K-$35K

7.4%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

5.2%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

5.3%

$60K-$75K

7.3%

$75K-$100K

10.8%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

6.0%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

3.4%

Employment

8.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

52.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.5%

Renter 35.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $858/mo 22.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.4%

18-34

21.5%

35-54

24.5%

55-74

25.3%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Washington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sandersville	5,601	$49,833	18.5%	$121,000
Davisboro	2,231	$49,214	9.1%	$114,300
Tennille	1,650	$29,250	31.4%	$91,000
Harrison	458	$34,323	29.9%	$67,100
Oconee	315	$59,135	2.9%	$87,500
Deepstep	124	$65,000	0.8%	$130,800
Riddleville	110	$82,788	0.0%	$160,700
Warthen	78	N/A	11.5%	$122,800

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Population Overview

Washington County is located in Georgia with a total population of 19,849. It is the 91st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 40.3 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $46,023. This is 41% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 8.0%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $112,500. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Washington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County is Black or African American, making up 53.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (53.1% vs 30.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Washington County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Washington County, Georgia?

Washington County has a population of 19,849, making it the 91st most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Washington County?

The median household income in Washington County is $46,023 with a poverty rate of 17.2%.

How many cities are in Washington County, Georgia?

Washington County contains 8 Census-designated places.