Washington County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Name: Washington County, Mississippi Demographics
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Washington County, Mississippi has a population of 42,765, the 18th most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $42,165 and the median home value is $104,000. The poverty rate is 26.5%.

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

Washington County Quick Facts

Population 42,765

Median Household Income $42,165

Median Home Value $104,000

Poverty Rate 26.5%

Unemployment Rate 6.3%

Median Age 38.0 years

Homeownership Rate 60.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.4%

High School Graduation 81.8%

Cities/Places 8

Population 42,765 18th of 82

Median Income $42,165 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 26.5%

Unemployment 6.3%

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	43,674	42,765	-2.1%
Median household income	$40,117	$42,165	+5.1%
Median home value	$99,300	$104,000	+4.7%

Median Household Income

Washington

$42,165

$56,447

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Washington

$104,000

$169,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 32.6%

$25K-$50K 24.5%

$50K-$100K 26.9%

$100K+ 16.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.7%

$10K-$15K

10.3%

$15K-$20K

6.6%

$20K-$25K

7.0%

$25K-$30K

7.0%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

9.5%

$100K-$125K

5.3%

$125K-$150K

1.8%

$150K-$200K

4.8%

$200K+

4.0%

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

52.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.2%

Renter 39.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $833/mo 23.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.6%

18-34

20.4%

35-54

23.0%

55-74

24.7%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Washington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Greenville	28,166	$40,083	28.0%	$103,800
Leland	3,777	$37,406	29.3%	$109,700
Hollandale	2,378	$25,508	39.4%	$83,000
Metcalfe	1,068	N/A	29.3%	$71,800
Glen Allan	350	N/A	76.9%	$310,500
Arcola	204	$27,875	43.1%	$87,000
Elizabeth	145	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Winterville	45	N/A	51.1%	N/A

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Population Overview

Washington County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 42,765. It is the 18th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 38.0 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $42,165. This is 25% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.5%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $104,000. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Washington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County is Black or African American, making up 71.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 23.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (23.9%) is well below the state average of 55.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (71.4% vs 36.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.8%.

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 Mississippi 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, Mississippi?

Washington County has a population of 42,765, making it the 18th most populous county in Mississippi.

What is the median income in Washington County?

The median household income in Washington County is $42,165 with a poverty rate of 26.5%.

How many cities are in Washington County, Mississippi?

Washington County contains 8 Census-designated places.