Washington is a city located in Wilkes County Georgia. Washington has a 2024 population of 3,598. It is also the county seat of Wilkes County. Washington is currently declining at a rate of -0.99% annually and its population has decreased by -3.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,741 in 2020.
The average household income in Washington is $87,142 with a poverty rate of 17.53%. The median age in Washington is 48.4 years: 41.2 years for males, and 53.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,174 | 58.76% |
| White | 1,210 | 32.7% |
| Two or more races | 274 | 7.41% |
| Other race | 42 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,572 | 2.28 | 63 | 37 |
| Non Family | 691 | 1.15 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Married | 497 | 2.74 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Female | 343 | 3.89 | 58 | 42 |
| Male | 41 | 2.46 | 61 | 39 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 232 | 8.28% |
| Associates Degree | 177 | 6.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 414 | 14.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 110 | 3.93% |
| High School Graduate | 1,315 | 46.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 148 | 5.28% |
| Some College | 406 | 14.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,604 | 1,259 | 88 |
| White | 988 | 953 | 354 |
| Hispanic | 183 | 183 | 82 |
| 2+ Races | 168 | 168 | 40 |
| Other Race | 42 | 42 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,167 | $64,777 | $43,244 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,308 | $0 | $42,260 |
| High School Graduate | $32,998 | $31,439 | $33,294 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,826 | $25,551 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,342 | $32,338 | $33,429 |
| Some College | $31,846 | $59,219 | $30,858 |
$33,342
Average Earnings
$32,338
Average Male
$33,429
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.61% of Washington residents speak only English, while 6.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,130 | 598 | 28.08% |
| White | 1,160 | 34 | 2.93% |
17.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.86%
Male Poverty Rate
20.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington is Black, with 28.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington is White, with 2.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.13% |
| High School | 16.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.34% |
| Some College | 2.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.97% |
| Female Employed | 2.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,841 | $127,498 |
| Households | $47,946 | $87,142 |
| Married Families | $86,791 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,664 | $33,476 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
152
Number of Veterans
103
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 104 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 10.05% |
| Black | 47 | 2.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.35%
Born in Washington
98.24%
Native Born
1.76%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
98.24% of Washington residents were born in the United States, with 80.35% having been born in Georgia. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,420 | -35 | -1.01% |
| 2028 | 3,455 | -36 | -1.03% |
| 2027 | 3,491 | -36 | -1.02% |
| 2026 | 3,527 | -35 | -0.98% |
| 2025 | 3,562 | -36 | -1% |
| 2024 | 3,598 | -36 | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 3,634 | -49 | -1.33% |
| 2022 | 3,683 | 6 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 3,677 | -64 | -1.71% |
| 2020 | 3,741 | -217 | -5.48% |
| 2019 | 3,958 | -30 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 3,988 | 16 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 3,972 | 31 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 3,941 | -36 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 3,977 | -19 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 3,996 | 24 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 3,972 | -27 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 3,999 | -54 | -1.33% |
| 2011 | 4,053 | -73 | -1.77% |
| 2010 | 4,126 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,295 | 16 | 0.37% |
| 1990 | 4,279 | -383 | -8.22% |
| 1980 | 4,662 | 568 | 13.87% |
| 1970 | 4,094 | -346 | -7.79% |
| 1960 | 4,440 | 638 | 16.78% |
| 1950 | 3,802 | 265 | 7.49% |
| 1940 | 3,537 | 379 | 12% |
| 1930 | 3,158 | -1,050 | -24.95% |
| 1920 | 4,208 | 1,143 | 37.29% |
| 1910 | 3,065 | -235 | -7.12% |
| 1900 | 3,300 | 669 | 25.43% |
| 1890 | 2,631 | -789 | -23.07% |