County · Georgia
Washington County, Georgia
Washington County, Georgia. Washington County had 19,453 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.7% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. It holds 8 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 13303.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,453
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,988 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,849
Median household income
$46,023
±$6,789 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$112,500
±$8,146 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$858
±$49 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Washington County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 19,988 residents in Washington County. The Census Bureau estimates 19,453 for July 1, 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 19,849 over 679 square miles of land.
| Measure | Washington County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,849 | 10,940,407 | −587 |
| Households | 7,330±260 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.46±0.09 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,769±30 | 4,541,835 | −563 |
Washington County's population since 2000
From 21,176 in 2000 to 19,453 in 2025: down 8.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Washington County?
Washington County holds 8 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Sandersville with 5,397 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sandersville | 5,813 | $49,833 |
|---|---|---|
| Davisboro | 1,832 | $49,214 |
| Tennille | 1,469 | $29,250 |
| Harrison | 339 | $34,323 |
| OconeeGEOID 1357456 | 197 | $59,135 |
| WarthenGEOID 1380648 | 132 | not published |
| DeepstepGEOID 1322108 | 117 | $65,000 |
| RiddlevilleGEOID 1365156 | 80 | $82,788 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Washington County?
The median resident of Washington County is 40.3 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 53.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 41.7%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Washington County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3±0.5 | 37.6 | −1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 21.4%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% | 11.0% | −0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.7%±0.3 pts | 49.1% | −0.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 53.1%±1.4 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7%±0.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3%±1.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7%±1.9 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.5%±2.1 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.2%±2.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.9%±2.7 pts | 34.9% | +4.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±1.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Washington County earn?
Half of Washington County's 7,330 households earn less than $46,023 a year (±$6,789), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $46,850 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Washington County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,023±$6,789 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,355±$5,608 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,101±$1,840 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.2%±3.4 pts | 13.4% | −5.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.3%±7.6 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.4%±4.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.0%±3.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Washington County?
Owners occupy 64.5% of Washington County's occupied homes and renters 35.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $112,500 by its owner (±$8,146). The median renter pays $858 a month including utilities, and 48.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Washington County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $112,500±$8,146 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $858±$49 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.8%±11.1 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,225±$67 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.5%±3.8 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,769±30 | 4,541,835 | −563 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±3.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.6%±4.0 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 32.8%±4.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.5%±1.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Washington County building?
Builders took permits for 99 new housing units across Washington County in 2025 (99 single-family), 5.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Washington County get to work?
77.0% of Washington County's workers drive alone and 5.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.0%.
| Measure | Washington County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.2%±2.6 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0%±2.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0%±4.3 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.9%±4.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.6%±2.0 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min±2.4 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Washington County's census tracts?
Washington County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,722 (Tract 9507) to $59,338 (Tract 9504).
| Tract 950113303950100 | 1,591±234 | $52,757 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950313303950300 | 4,636±469 | $47,955 |
| Tract 950413303950400 | 4,621±559 | $59,338 |
| Tract 950513303950500 | 5,318±381 | $48,041 |
| Tract 950713303950700 | 3,683±433 | $34,722 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Washington County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 91st of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 142nd of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 126th of 159 |
| Median household income | 139th of 159 |
| Median home value | 127th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 85th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 81st of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 93rd of 159 |
| Median age | 72nd of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Washington County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.