Washington County, GA
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Washington County Overview
19,975
TOTAL POPULATION
10,209
MALE POPULATION
9,766
FEMALE POPULATION
104.54
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.66
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,687
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,175
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$43,810
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,843
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,185
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Washington County Area Codes
Race in Washington County
The most populous races in Washington County are Black / African American (10,156 | 50.8%), White / Caucasian (8,602 | 43.1%), and Two or more Races (791 | 4.0%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 145 | 0.7% |
Black / African American | 10,156 | 50.8% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 560 | 2.8% |
Native / Alaskan | 95 | 0.5% |
White / Caucasian | 8,602 | 43.1% |
Two or more Races | 791 | 4.0% |
Some other Race | 186 | 0.9% |
Total | 19,975 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Washington County
The most populous ancestries reported in Washington County are American (1,368 | 6.9%), English (1,267 | 6.3%), Irish (1,081 | 5.4%), German (656 | 3.3%), and Subsaharan African (240 | 1.2%), together accounting for 23.1% of all Washington County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 220 | 1.1% |
American | 1,368 | 6.9% |
Arab | 11 | 0.1% |
Bahamian | 31 | 0.2% |
British | 76 | 0.4% |
Central American | 81 | 0.4% |
Cherokee | 36 | 0.2% |
Choctaw | 1 | 0.0% |
Colombian | 17 | 0.1% |
Creek | 23 | 0.1% |
Croatian | 4 | 0.0% |
Cuban | 82 | 0.4% |
Czech | 1 | 0.0% |
Dutch | 13 | 0.1% |
English | 1,267 | 6.3% |
Ethiopian | 10 | 0.1% |
European | 60 | 0.3% |
French | 136 | 0.7% |
French Canadian | 8 | 0.0% |
German | 656 | 3.3% |
Greek | 98 | 0.5% |
Haitian | 10 | 0.1% |
Indian (Asian) | 33 | 0.2% |
Irish | 1,081 | 5.4% |
Israeli | 6 | 0.0% |
Italian | 216 | 1.1% |
Jamaican | 13 | 0.1% |
Korean | 7 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 199 | 1.0% |
Mexican American Indian | 5 | 0.0% |
Nigerian | 10 | 0.1% |
Northern European | 11 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 19 | 0.1% |
Panamanian | 81 | 0.4% |
Peruvian | 66 | 0.3% |
Polish | 3 | 0.0% |
Puerto Rican | 20 | 0.1% |
Russian | 1 | 0.0% |
Scandinavian | 5 | 0.0% |
Scotch-Irish | 148 | 0.7% |
Scottish | 57 | 0.3% |
South American | 83 | 0.4% |
South American Indian | 66 | 0.3% |
Spanish | 62 | 0.3% |
Subsaharan African | 240 | 1.2% |
Swiss | 15 | 0.1% |
Thai | 92 | 0.5% |
Welsh | 12 | 0.1% | View All 48 Rows |
Immigrants in Washington County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Washington County came from Latin America (214 | 1.1%), Asia (108 | 0.5%), Central America (95 | 0.5%), Mexico (85 | 0.4%), and Colombia (83 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.9% of all Washington County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Afghanistan | 17 | 0.1% |
Africa | 22 | 0.1% |
Asia | 108 | 0.5% |
Canada | 1 | 0.0% |
Caribbean | 36 | 0.2% |
Central America | 95 | 0.5% |
China | 24 | 0.1% |
Colombia | 83 | 0.4% |
Cuba | 36 | 0.2% |
Eastern Africa | 10 | 0.1% |
Eastern Asia | 24 | 0.1% |
England | 2 | 0.0% |
Ethiopia | 10 | 0.1% |
Europe | 10 | 0.1% |
Germany | 8 | 0.0% |
India | 60 | 0.3% |
Latin America | 214 | 1.1% |
Mexico | 85 | 0.4% |
Northern Africa | 6 | 0.0% |
Northern Europe | 2 | 0.0% |
Panama | 10 | 0.1% |
Philippines | 7 | 0.0% |
South America | 83 | 0.4% |
South Central Asia | 77 | 0.4% |
South Eastern Asia | 7 | 0.0% |
Sudan | 6 | 0.0% |
Western Europe | 8 | 0.0% | View All 27 Rows |
Sex and Age in Washington County
Sex and Age in Washington County
The most populous age groups in Washington County are 40 to 44 Years (832 | 8.2%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (850 | 8.7%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 532 (5.2%) | 537 (5.5%) |
5 to 9 Years | 661 (6.5%) | 471 (4.8%) |
10 to 14 Years | 562 (5.5%) | 733 (7.5%) |
15 to 19 Years | 678 (6.6%) | 644 (6.6%) |
20 to 24 Years | 668 (6.5%) | 423 (4.3%) |
25 to 29 Years | 762 (7.5%) | 628 (6.4%) |
30 to 34 Years | 735 (7.2%) | 536 (5.5%) |
35 to 39 Years | 474 (4.6%) | 526 (5.4%) |
40 to 44 Years | 832 (8.2%) | 579 (5.9%) |
45 to 49 Years | 618 (6.0%) | 521 (5.3%) |
50 to 54 Years | 687 (6.7%) | 620 (6.4%) |
55 to 59 Years | 677 (6.6%) | 615 (6.3%) |
60 to 64 Years | 762 (7.5%) | 850 (8.7%) |
65 to 69 Years | 448 (4.4%) | 735 (7.5%) |
70 to 74 Years | 626 (6.1%) | 392 (4.0%) |
75 to 79 Years | 300 (2.9%) | 462 (4.7%) |
80 to 84 Years | 155 (1.5%) | 243 (2.5%) |
85 Years and over | 32 (0.3%) | 251 (2.6%) |
Total | 10,209 (100.0%) | 9,766 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Washington County
Median Family Size in Washington County
The median family size in Washington County is 3.06 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,707 | 34.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.4 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (316 | 6.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.62 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 2,924 (59.1%) | 2.92 |
Single Male/Father | 316 (6.4%) | 2.62 |
Single Female/Mother | 1,707 (34.5%) | 3.40 |
Total Families | 4,947 (100.0%) | 3.06 |
Median Household Size in Washington County
The median household size in Washington County is 2.50 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,707 | 23.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.56 persons per household. non-family households (2,309 | 31.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 2,924 (40.3%) | 2.93 |
Single Male/Father | 316 (4.4%) | 2.83 |
Single Female/Mother | 1,707 (23.5%) | 3.56 |
Non-family | 2,309 (31.8%) | 1.12 |
Total Households | 7,256 (100.0%) | 2.50 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Washington County
Out of a total of 7,256 households in Washington County, 4,947 (68.2%) are family households, while 2,309 (31.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,432, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,064.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 2,064 (28.4%) |
2-Person Households | 2,432 (33.5%) | 220 (3.0%) |
3-Person Households | 1,221 (16.8%) | 25 (0.3%) |
4-Person Households | 838 (11.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 288 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 107 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 61 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4,947 (68.2%) | 2,309 (31.8%) |
Female Fertility in Washington County
Fertility by Age in Washington County
Average fertility rate in Washington County is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 107.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.7% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 170 (81.7%) | 107.0 |
35 to 50 years | 38 (18.3%) | 22.0 |
Total | 208 (100.0%) | 53.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Washington County
52.4% of women with births (208) in Washington County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 56.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 7.9% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 74 (43.5%) | 96 (56.5%) |
35 to 50 years | 35 (92.1%) | 3 (7.9%) |
Total | 109 (52.4%) | 99 (47.6%) |
Fertility by Education in Washington County
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 16 (7.7%) | 20.0 |
High School Diploma | 28 (13.5%) | 31.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 95 (45.7%) | 66.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 69 (33.2%) | 114.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 208 (100.0%) | 53.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Washington County
47.6% of women with births in Washington County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
High School Diploma | 15 (53.6%) | 13 (46.4%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 25 (26.3%) | 70 (73.7%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 69 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 109 (52.4%) | 99 (47.6%) |
Income in Washington County
Income Overview in Washington County
Per Capita Income in Washington County is $23,687, while median incomes of families and households are $59,175 and $43,810 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 19,975 | $23,687 |
Median Family Income | 4,947 | $59,175 |
Mean Family Income | 4,947 | $73,917 |
Median Household Income | 7,256 | $43,810 |
Mean Household Income | 7,256 | $61,302 |
Income Deficit | 4,947 | $9,843 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 19,975 | 20.13% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 19,975 | 79.87¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 19,975 | 0.45 |
Earnings by Sex in Washington County
Average Earnings in Washington County are $33,482, $37,344 for men and $29,826 for women, a difference of 20.1%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 4,110 (46.7%) | $37,344 |
Female | 4,691 (53.3%) | $29,826 |
Total | 8,801 (100.0%) | $33,482 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Washington County
The most common earnings brackets in Washington County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (463 | 11.3%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (532 | 11.3%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 252 (6.1%) | 270 (5.8%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 138 (3.4%) | 157 (3.4%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 272 (6.6%) | 294 (6.3%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 106 (2.6%) | 217 (4.6%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 70 (1.7%) | 306 (6.5%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 74 (1.8%) | 139 (3.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 56 (1.4%) | 203 (4.3%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 168 (4.1%) | 103 (2.2%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 66 (1.6%) | 163 (3.5%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 105 (2.5%) | 173 (3.7%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 366 (8.9%) | 332 (7.1%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 186 (4.5%) | 326 (7.0%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 304 (7.4%) | 532 (11.3%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 381 (9.3%) | 154 (3.3%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 275 (6.7%) | 363 (7.7%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 154 (3.7%) | 299 (6.4%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 220 (5.3%) | 191 (4.1%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 204 (5.0%) | 193 (4.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 463 (11.3%) | 207 (4.4%) |
$100,000+ | 250 (6.1%) | 69 (1.5%) |
Total | 4,110 (100.0%) | 4,691 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Washington County
Average earnings in Washington County are $41,505 for men and $31,010 for women, a difference of 25.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $45,673, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $15,694. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $53,920, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $10,897.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $15,694 | $10,897 |
High School Diploma | $39,707 | $29,127 |
College or Associate's Degree | $40,268 | $35,267 |
Bachelor's Degree | $45,673 | $32,500 |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $41,505 | $31,010 |
Family Income in Washington County
Family Income Brackets in Washington County
According to the Washington County family income data, there are 945 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.1% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 119 families (2.4%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 208 | 4.2% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 223 | 4.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 396 | 8.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 534 | 10.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 826 | 16.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 712 | 14.4% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 653 | 13.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 945 | 19.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 336 | 6.8% |
$200,000+ | 119 | 2.4% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Washington County
5-person families (241 | 4.9%) account for the highest median family income in Washington County with $84,301 per family, while 3-person families (1,170 | 23.6%) have the highest median income of $25,901 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 2,563 (51.8%) | $49,544 |
3-Person Families | 1,170 (23.6%) | $77,704 |
4-Person Families | 809 (16.4%) | $64,844 |
5-Person Families | 241 (4.9%) | $84,301 |
6-Person Families | 103 (2.1%) | $55,925 |
7+ Person Families | 61 (1.2%) | $61,927 |
Total | 4,947 (100.0%) | $59,175 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Washington County
The median family income in Washington County is $59,175, with families comprising 3+ earners (301) having the highest median family income of $117,417, while families with no earners (1,098) have the lowest median family income of $30,536, accounting for 6.1% and 22.2% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 1,098 (22.2%) | $30,536 |
1 Earner | 1,587 (32.1%) | $42,383 |
2 Earners | 1,961 (39.6%) | $89,732 |
3+ Earners | 301 (6.1%) | $117,417 |
Total | 4,947 (100.0%) | $59,175 |
Household Income in Washington County
Household Income Brackets in Washington County
With 1,088 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Washington County, accounting for 15.0% of all households. In contrast, only 131 households (1.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 551 | 7.6% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 501 | 6.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 987 | 13.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 871 | 12.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,088 | 15.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 907 | 12.5% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 856 | 11.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,023 | 14.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 334 | 4.6% |
$200,000+ | 131 | 1.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Washington County
The median household income in Washington County is $43,810, with the highest median household income of $55,143 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,989 households (27.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $35,119, with 134 households (1.8%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 134 (1.8%) | $35,119 |
25 to 44 Years | 1,989 (27.4%) | $55,143 |
45 to 64 Years | 2,719 (37.5%) | $49,938 |
65+ Years | 2,414 (33.3%) | $37,113 |
Total | 7,256 (100.0%) | $43,810 |
Poverty in Washington County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Washington County
With 15.4% poverty level for males and 18.0% for females among the residents of Washington County, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 195 males (37.2%) and 15 females (41.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 195 (37.2%) | 67 (12.8%) |
5 Years | 13 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 184 (25.3%) | 166 (30.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 123 (36.6%) | 81 (13.6%) |
15 Years | 3 (2.2%) | 15 (41.7%) |
16 and 17 Years | 33 (12.7%) | 84 (24.3%) |
18 to 24 Years | 86 (11.5%) | 126 (18.4%) |
25 to 34 Years | 128 (11.6%) | 157 (13.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 177 (22.3%) | 200 (18.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 151 (14.1%) | 203 (17.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 139 (10.9%) | 262 (18.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 53 (5.2%) | 241 (21.5%) |
75 Years and over | 37 (8.7%) | 121 (14.7%) |
Total | 1,322 (15.4%) | 1,723 (18.0%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Washington County
According to the poverty statistics in Washington County, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.8% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 329 (62.8%) | 455 (87.2%) |
5 Years | 117 (90.0%) | 52 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 542 (74.7%) | 387 (70.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 213 (63.4%) | 516 (86.4%) |
15 Years | 134 (97.8%) | 21 (58.3%) |
16 and 17 Years | 227 (87.3%) | 261 (75.6%) |
18 to 24 Years | 662 (88.5%) | 559 (81.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 974 (88.4%) | 998 (86.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 618 (77.7%) | 899 (81.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 922 (85.9%) | 931 (82.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,139 (89.1%) | 1,177 (81.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 970 (94.8%) | 878 (78.5%) |
75 Years and over | 390 (91.3%) | 704 (85.3%) |
Total | 7,237 (84.6%) | 7,838 (82.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Washington County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Washington County show that 5.7% or 167 of the total 2,924 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.2%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 1,675 (96.4%) | 62 (3.6%) |
1 or 2 Children | 922 (91.7%) | 83 (8.3%) |
3 or 4 Children | 133 (85.8%) | 22 (14.2%) |
5 or more Children | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,757 (94.3%) | 167 (5.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Washington County
According to the poverty data in Washington County, 8.9% or 28 single-father households and 27.8% or 475 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (16.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 13 (7.6%) | 120 (18.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 11 (9.0%) | 272 (33.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 4 (16.7%) | 80 (35.2%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Total | 28 (8.9%) | 475 (27.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Washington County
The poverty data for Washington County shows that 167 of the married-couple family households (5.7%) and 503 of the single-parent households (24.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (14.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 62 (3.6%) | 133 (15.9%) |
1 or 2 Children | 83 (8.3%) | 283 (30.3%) |
3 or 4 Children | 22 (14.2%) | 84 (33.5%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Total | 167 (5.7%) | 503 (24.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Washington County
Employment by Class of Employer in Washington County
Among the 7,422 employed individuals in Washington County, private company employees (4,731 | 63.7%), state government employees (977 | 13.2%), and local government employees (534 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 4,731 | 63.7% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 278 | 3.7% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 334 | 4.5% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 417 | 5.6% |
Local Government Employees | 534 | 7.2% |
State Government Employees | 977 | 13.2% |
Federal Government Employees | 143 | 1.9% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 8 | 0.1% |
Total | 7,422 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Washington County
According to the labor force statistics for Washington County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (16,304), 50.2% or 8,185 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 368 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 69.7% or 969 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.3% or 45 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 276 (24.1%) | 45 (16.3%) |
20 to 24 Years | 678 (62.1%) | 104 (15.4%) |
25 to 29 Years | 969 (69.7%) | 24 (2.5%) |
30 to 34 Years | 860 (67.7%) | 60 (7.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,656 (68.7%) | 55 (3.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,595 (65.2%) | 27 (1.7%) |
55 to 59 Years | 758 (58.7%) | 10 (1.3%) |
60 to 64 Years | 671 (41.6%) | 24 (3.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 566 (25.7%) | 16 (2.8%) |
75 Years and over | 157 (10.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 8,185 (50.2%) | 368 (4.5%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Washington County
According to labor force statistics for Washington County, 62.5% of individuals (6,514) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (10,422) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 202 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.9% or 1,544 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.4% or 51 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 545 (39.7%) | 129 (9.4%) |
High School Diploma | 2,573 (55.3%) | 140 (3.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 1,849 (71.1%) | 101 (3.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,544 (85.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 6,514 (62.5%) | 323 (3.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Washington County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Washington County are Community & Social Service (935 | 12.0%), Education Instruction & Library (695 | 8.9%), Management (534 | 6.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (379 | 4.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (278 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Washington County, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (90.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (83.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (78.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.2%), and Community & Social Service (72.9%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 213 (39.9%) | 321 (60.1%) |
Business & Financial | 105 (42.0%) | 145 (58.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 200 (71.9%) | 78 (28.1%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 24 (31.6%) | 52 (68.4%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 99 (90.0%) | 11 (10.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 77 (83.7%) | 15 (16.3%) |
Community & Social Service | 253 (27.1%) | 682 (72.9%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 64 (38.6%) | 102 (61.5%) |
Legal Services & Support | 20 (37.0%) | 34 (63.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 149 (21.4%) | 546 (78.6%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 90 (23.7%) | 289 (76.2%) |
Health Technologists | 83 (44.4%) | 104 (55.6%) |
Total (Category) | 861 (36.2%) | 1,515 (63.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,574 (45.8%) | 4,235 (54.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Washington County are Food Preparation & Serving (430 | 5.5%), Security & Protection (276 | 3.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (274 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (237 | 3.0%), and Healthcare Support (235 | 3.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Washington County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (52.1%), Personal Care & Service (50.2%), and Security & Protection (45.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (99.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (83.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (76.9%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 2 (0.9%) | 233 (99.2%) |
Security & Protection | 125 (45.3%) | 151 (54.7%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 15 (23.1%) | 50 (76.9%) |
Law Enforcement | 110 (52.1%) | 101 (47.9%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 72 (16.7%) | 358 (83.3%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 85 (31.0%) | 189 (69.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 119 (50.2%) | 118 (49.8%) |
Total (Category) | 403 (27.8%) | 1,049 (72.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,574 (45.8%) | 4,235 (54.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Washington County are Office & Administration (948 | 12.1%), and Sales & Related (580 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 148 (25.5%) | 432 (74.5%) |
Office & Administration | 105 (11.1%) | 843 (88.9%) |
Total (Category) | 253 (16.6%) | 1,275 (83.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,574 (45.8%) | 4,235 (54.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Washington County are Construction & Extraction (617 | 7.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (286 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (62 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 48 (77.4%) | 14 (22.6%) |
Construction & Extraction | 596 (96.6%) | 21 (3.4%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 279 (97.6%) | 7 (2.5%) |
Total (Category) | 923 (95.7%) | 42 (4.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,574 (45.8%) | 4,235 (54.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Washington County are Production (575 | 7.4%), Material Moving (487 | 6.2%), and Transportation (426 | 5.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 471 (81.9%) | 104 (18.1%) |
Transportation | 325 (76.3%) | 101 (23.7%) |
Material Moving | 338 (69.4%) | 149 (30.6%) |
Total (Category) | 1,134 (76.2%) | 354 (23.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,574 (45.8%) | 4,235 (54.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Washington County
Employment Industries in Washington County
The major employment industries in Washington County include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,015 | 13.0%), Educational Services (955 | 12.2%), Manufacturing (930 | 11.9%), Retail Trade (744 | 9.5%), and Public Administration (624 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Washington County
The Washington County industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.1%), Utilities (91.7%), and Manufacturing (85.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (89.6%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 137 (71.0%) | 56 (29.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 302 (84.1%) | 57 (15.9%) |
Construction | 466 (92.1%) | 40 (7.9%) |
Manufacturing | 792 (85.2%) | 138 (14.8%) |
Wholesale Trade | 23 (41.1%) | 33 (58.9%) |
Retail Trade | 290 (39.0%) | 454 (61.0%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 375 (66.5%) | 189 (33.5%) |
Utilities | 111 (91.7%) | 10 (8.3%) |
Information | 7 (12.3%) | 50 (87.7%) |
Finance & Insurance | 40 (14.9%) | 228 (85.1%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 29 (23.2%) | 96 (76.8%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (100.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 65 (25.7%) | 188 (74.3%) |
Educational Services | 187 (19.6%) | 768 (80.4%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 106 (10.4%) | 909 (89.6%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 29 (33.3%) | 58 (66.7%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 79 (15.0%) | 448 (85.0%) |
Public Administration | 253 (40.5%) | 371 (59.5%) |
Total | 3,574 (45.8%) | 4,235 (54.2%) |
Education in Washington County
School Enrollment in Washington County
The most common levels of schooling among the 4,583 students in Washington County are middle school (1,137 | 24.8%), high school (1,082 | 23.6%), and college / undergraduate (916 | 20.0%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 222 | 4.8% |
Kindergarten | 231 | 5.0% |
Elementary School | 850 | 18.5% |
Middle School | 1,137 | 24.8% |
High School | 1,082 | 23.6% |
College / Undergraduate | 916 | 20.0% |
Graduate / Professional | 145 | 3.2% |
Total | 4,583 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Washington County
Out of a total of 4,583 students who are enrolled in schools in Washington County, 403 (8.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,180 (91.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 72 (18.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,223 (96.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 148 (87.1%) | 22 (12.9%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 1,018 (95.1%) | 53 (5.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,223 (96.2%) | 48 (3.8%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 665 (86.6%) | 103 (13.4%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 309 (93.9%) | 20 (6.1%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 167 (86.5%) | 26 (13.5%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 326 (84.7%) | 59 (15.3%) |
35 Years and over | 324 (81.8%) | 72 (18.2%) |
Total | 4,180 (91.2%) | 403 (8.8%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Washington County
Business (563 | 21.6%), education (534 | 20.5%), science & technology (319 | 12.3%), arts & humanities (307 | 11.8%), and bio, nature & agricultural (149 | 5.7%) are the most common fields of study among 2,600 individuals in Washington County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 61 | 2.4% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 149 | 5.7% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 90 | 3.5% |
Psychology | 79 | 3.0% |
Social Sciences | 90 | 3.5% |
Engineering | 104 | 4.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 54 | 2.1% |
Science & Technology | 319 | 12.3% |
Business | 563 | 21.6% |
Education | 534 | 20.5% |
Literature & Languages | 86 | 3.3% |
Liberal Arts & History | 128 | 4.9% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 24 | 0.9% |
Communications | 12 | 0.5% |
Arts & Humanities | 307 | 11.8% |
Total | 2,600 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Washington County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Washington County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Washington County are males with 2 vehicles (1,345, accounting for 39.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,284, making up 33.7%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 59 (1.7%) | 216 (5.4%) |
1 Vehicle | 488 (14.3%) | 1,031 (25.9%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,345 (39.4%) | 1,284 (32.2%) |
3 Vehicles | 983 (28.8%) | 1,099 (27.6%) |
4 Vehicles | 366 (10.7%) | 305 (7.6%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 175 (5.1%) | 53 (1.3%) |
Total | 3,416 (100.0%) | 3,988 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Washington County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Washington County are 15 to 19 minutes (1,278 commuters, 17.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,265 commuters, 17.5%), and 5 to 9 minutes (1,191 commuters, 16.5%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 244 | 3.4% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,191 | 16.5% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 1,265 | 17.5% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 1,278 | 17.7% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 981 | 13.6% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 232 | 3.2% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 754 | 10.4% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 167 | 2.3% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 90 | 1.3% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 456 | 6.3% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 248 | 3.4% |
90 or more Minutes | 315 | 4.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in Washington County
The most common commute times in Washington County are 10 to 14 minutes (662 commuters, 19.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (755 commuters, 19.5%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 25 (0.7%) | 219 (5.7%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 436 (13.0%) | 755 (19.5%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 662 (19.8%) | 603 (15.6%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 627 (18.7%) | 651 (16.8%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 415 (12.4%) | 566 (14.6%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 25 (0.7%) | 207 (5.3%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 354 (10.6%) | 400 (10.3%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 52 (1.5%) | 115 (3.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 55 (1.6%) | 35 (0.9%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 342 (10.2%) | 114 (2.9%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 166 (5.0%) | 82 (2.1%) |
90 or more Minutes | 187 (5.6%) | 128 (3.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Washington County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Washington County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (545, 16.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (867, 22.4%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 194 (5.8%) | 276 (7.1%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 351 (10.5%) | 11 (0.3%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 129 (3.9%) | 135 (3.5%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 470 (14.1%) | 230 (5.9%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 490 (14.6%) | 448 (11.6%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 430 (12.9%) | 682 (17.6%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 545 (16.3%) | 867 (22.4%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 164 (4.9%) | 419 (10.8%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 196 (5.9%) | 86 (2.2%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 73 (2.2%) | 51 (1.3%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 16 (0.5%) | 197 (5.1%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 65 (1.7%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 81 (2.4%) | 138 (3.6%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 207 (6.2%) | 270 (7.0%) |
Total | 3,346 (100.0%) | 3,875 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Washington County
Occupancy by Ownership in Washington County
Of the total 7,256 dwellings in Washington County, owner-occupied units account for 4,921 (67.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,335 (32.2%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,921 | 67.8% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,335 | 32.2% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 7,256 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Washington County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 2,064 | 28.4% |
2-Person Household | 2,652 | 36.5% |
3-Person Household | 1,246 | 17.2% |
4+ Person Household | 1,294 | 17.8% |
Total Housing Units | 7,256 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Washington County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 1,243 (60.2%) | 821 (39.8%) |
2-Person Household | 2,074 (78.2%) | 578 (21.8%) |
3-Person Household | 794 (63.7%) | 452 (36.3%) |
4+ Person Household | 810 (62.6%) | 484 (37.4%) |
Total Housing Units | 4,921 (67.8%) | 2,335 (32.2%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Washington County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 559 (59.5%) | 381 (40.5%) |
High School Diploma | 1,836 (61.3%) | 1,161 (38.7%) |
College/Associate Degree | 1,240 (69.8%) | 536 (30.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,286 (83.3%) | 257 (16.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Washington County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 1,003 | 13.8% |
35 to 44 Years | 1,120 | 15.4% |
45 to 54 Years | 1,230 | 17.0% |
55 to 64 Years | 1,489 | 20.5% |
65 to 74 Years | 1,561 | 21.5% |
75 to 84 Years | 680 | 9.4% |
85 Years and Over | 173 | 2.4% |
Total | 7,256 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Washington County
Median Income by Occupancy in Washington County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 4,921 (67.8%) | $56,539 |
Renter-Occupied | 2,335 (32.2%) | $28,620 |
Average | 7,256 (100.0%) | $43,810 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Washington County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 123 (2.5%) | 125 (5.3%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 74 (1.5%) | 233 (10.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 218 (4.4%) | 285 (12.2%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 373 (7.6%) | 149 (6.4%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 271 (5.5%) | 194 (8.3%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 415 (8.4%) | 457 (19.6%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 774 (15.7%) | 314 (13.5%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 654 (13.3%) | 250 (10.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 667 (13.6%) | 188 (8.1%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 940 (19.1%) | 86 (3.7%) |
$150,000 or more | 412 (8.4%) | 54 (2.3%) |
Total | 4,921 (100.0%) | 2,335 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Washington County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 419 (8.5%) | 181 (7.7%) |
$300 to $499 | 1,124 (22.8%) | 176 (7.5%) |
$500 to $799 | 1,176 (23.9%) | 663 (28.4%) |
$800 to $999 | 623 (12.7%) | 776 (33.2%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 904 (18.4%) | 67 (2.9%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 404 (8.2%) | 44 (1.9%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 132 (2.7%) | 11 (0.5%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 68 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 71 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4,921 (100.0%) | 2,335 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Washington County
Housing Structures in Washington County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 4,357 | 60.1% |
Single Unit, Attached | 33 | 0.4% |
2 Unit Apartments | 149 | 2.1% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 202 | 2.8% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 161 | 2.2% |
10 or more Apartments | 57 | 0.8% |
Mobile Home / Other | 2,297 | 31.7% |
Total | 7,256 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Washington County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 3,457 (79.3%) | 900 (20.7%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 9 (27.3%) | 24 (72.7%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 149 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 15 (7.4%) | 187 (92.6%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 161 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 10 (17.5%) | 47 (82.5%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 1,430 (62.3%) | 867 (37.7%) |
Total | 4,921 (67.8%) | 2,335 (32.2%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Washington County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (1.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 102 (2.1%) | 398 (17.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 1,383 (28.1%) | 1,110 (47.5%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 2,038 (41.4%) | 627 (26.9%) |
8 or more Rooms | 1,398 (28.4%) | 176 (7.5%) |
Total | 4,921 (100.0%) | 2,335 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Washington County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 984 (20.0%) | 311 (13.3%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 845 (17.2%) | 261 (11.2%) |
Electricity | 3,019 (61.4%) | 1,716 (73.5%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (0.8%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 42 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 31 (0.6%) | 28 (1.2%) |
Total | 4,921 (100.0%) | 2,335 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Washington County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 188 (3.8%) | 427 (18.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 1,096 (22.3%) | 1,175 (50.3%) |
2 Vehicles | 2,180 (44.3%) | 394 (16.9%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 1,457 (29.6%) | 339 (14.5%) |
Total | 4,921 (100.0%) | 2,335 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Washington County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Washington County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 2,911 | 2,010 |
Median Property Value | $103,900 | $131,600 |
Median Household Income | $43,969 | $211 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $487 | $60 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,056 | $155 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Washington County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 684 (23.5%) | 290 (14.4%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 712 (24.5%) | 450 (22.4%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 1,129 (38.8%) | 1,068 (53.1%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 290 (10.0%) | 135 (6.7%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 91 (3.1%) | 52 (2.6%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 3 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 2 (0.1%) | 15 (0.7%) |
Total | 2,911 (100.0%) | 2,010 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Washington County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 117 (4.0%) | 44 (2.2%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 654 (22.5%) | 80 (4.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 327 (11.2%) | 208 (10.3%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 580 (19.9%) | 88 (4.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 353 (12.1%) | 194 (9.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 317 (10.9%) | 301 (15.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 362 (12.4%) | 350 (17.4%) |
$150,000 or more | 201 (6.9%) | 578 (28.8%) |
Total | 2,911 (100.0%) | 2,010 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Washington County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 1,430 (49.1%) | 81,570 (4,058.2%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 357 (12.3%) | 1,270 (63.2%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 218 (7.5%) | 345 (17.2%) |
4.0x or more | 890 (30.6%) | 47 (2.3%) |
Total | 2,911 (100.0%) | 2,010 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Washington County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 1,233 (42.4%) | 29 (1.4%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 469 (16.1%) | 426 (21.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 1,110 (38.1%) | 433 (21.5%) |
Total | 2,911 (100.0%) | 2,010 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Washington County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Washington County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 1,225 (97.9%) | 26 (2.1%) |
6 to 18 Years | 3,120 (93.3%) | 223 (6.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 895 (66.6%) | 449 (33.4%) |
26 to 34 Years | 1,538 (75.3%) | 505 (24.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,298 (68.5%) | 596 (31.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,860 (84.3%) | 347 (15.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 2,400 (88.3%) | 317 (11.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,142 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 1,225 (97.8%) | 27 (2.2%) |
Total | 15,703 (86.3%) | 2,490 (13.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Washington County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 1,225 (97.9%) | 26 (2.1%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 3,120 (93.3%) | 223 (6.7%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 895 (66.6%) | 449 (33.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Washington County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 3,142 (82.6%) | 662 (17.4%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 3,860 (87.5%) | 553 (12.5%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,212 (84.4%) | 410 (15.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 2,182 (83.4%) | 435 (16.6%) |
$100,000 and over | 4,233 (91.1%) | 414 (8.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Washington County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 871 (69.6%) | 391 (31.2%) |
6 to 18 Years | 2,091 (62.5%) | 1,205 (36.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 212 (15.8%) | 685 (51.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 302 (14.8%) | 1,254 (61.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 268 (14.1%) | 1,118 (59.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 609 (27.6%) | 1,421 (64.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 728 (26.8%) | 1,825 (67.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,079 (97.1%) | 1,035 (48.3%) |
75 Years and over | 1,225 (97.8%) | 599 (47.8%) |
Total | 8,385 (46.1%) | 9,533 (52.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Washington County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 84 (5.2%) | 57 (3.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 235 (12.6%) | 126 (6.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 608 (19.3%) | 740 (20.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 263 (25.7%) | 301 (26.9%) |
75 Years and over | 249 (58.3%) | 447 (54.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Washington County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 11 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 38 (2.0%) | 12 (0.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 157 (5.0%) | 87 (2.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 72 (7.0%) | 53 (4.7%) |
75 Years and over | 40 (9.4%) | 172 (20.8%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 5 (0.3%) | 16 (1.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 53 (2.8%) | 6 (0.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 69 (2.2%) | 104 (2.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 31 (3.0%) | 85 (7.6%) |
75 Years and over | 21 (4.9%) | 38 (4.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 68 (4.2%) | 41 (2.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 147 (7.9%) | 103 (5.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 184 (5.9%) | 264 (7.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 25 (2.4%) | 127 (11.4%) |
75 Years and over | 77 (18.0%) | 134 (16.2%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (0.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (0.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 432 (13.7%) | 443 (12.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 229 (22.4%) | 283 (25.3%) |
75 Years and over | 172 (40.3%) | 332 (40.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 28 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 83 (2.6%) | 227 (6.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 7 (0.7%) | 66 (5.9%) |
75 Years and over | 42 (9.8%) | 72 (8.7%) |
Technology Access in Washington County
Computing Device Access in Washington County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 4,268 | 58.8% |
Smartphone | 5,343 | 73.6% |
Tablet | 3,728 | 51.4% |
No Computing Device | 987 | 13.6% |
Total | 7,256 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Washington County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 13 | 0.2% |
Broadband Home | 3,362 | 46.3% |
Cellular Data Only | 1,277 | 17.6% |
Satellite Internet | 1,263 | 17.4% |
No Internet | 1,664 | 22.9% |
Total | 7,256 | 100.0% |
Washington County Summary
Introduction
Washington County, Georgia is located in the east-central part of the state and is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is bordered by Burke, Jefferson, Glascock, Wilkes, and Hancock counties. The county seat is Sandersville, and the county was named for George Washington. The county has a total area of 441 square miles, of which 439 square miles is land and 2 square miles is water.
History
Washington County was created in 1784 from a portion of Wilkes County. It was named for George Washington, the first president of the United States. The county was originally part of the Creek Nation, and the area was home to the Creek Indians until the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The county was then settled by European-American settlers, mostly from the Carolinas and Virginia.
The county was home to several prominent families, including the Lamar, Lamar-Crawford, and Lamar-Taliaferro families. The county was also home to several prominent African-American families, including the Brown, Johnson, and Smith families.
The county was home to several prominent businesses, including the Sandersville Railroad, which was built in 1845 and connected Sandersville to Augusta. The railroad was instrumental in the development of the county, and it was the first railroad in the state of Georgia.
Geography
Washington County is located in the east-central part of the state and is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is bordered by Burke, Jefferson, Glascock, Wilkes, and Hancock counties. The county seat is Sandersville, and the county has a total area of 441 square miles, of which 439 square miles is land and 2 square miles is water.
The county is mostly rural, with the majority of the land being used for farming and timber production. The county is home to several rivers, including the Ogeechee, Little Ogeechee, and Big Ogeechee rivers. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Sinclair, Lake Oconee, and Lake Jackson.
Economy
The economy of Washington County is largely based on agriculture and timber production. The county is home to several large farms, including the Lamar-Crawford Farm, which is one of the largest farms in the state. The county is also home to several timber companies, including Georgia-Pacific and International Paper.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Sandersville Railroad, which produces railroad cars and locomotives. The county is also home to several other industries, including food processing, textiles, and furniture manufacturing.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Washington County was 21,187. The population is 53.3% White, 43.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.4% from two or more races. The median household income is $35,945, and the median family income is $41,945.
Conclusion
Washington County, Georgia is located in the east-central part of the state and is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is bordered by Burke, Jefferson, Glascock, Wilkes, and Hancock counties. The county was created in 1784 from a portion of Wilkes County and was named for George Washington. The county has a total area of 441 square miles, of which 439 square miles is land and 2 square miles is water. The economy of Washington County is largely based on agriculture and timber production, and the population of the county is 21,187.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Washington County?
Total Population of Washington County is 19,975.
What is the Total Male Population of Washington County?
Total Male Population of Washington County is 10,209.
What is the Total Female Population of Washington County?
Total Female Population of Washington County is 9,766.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Washington County?
There are 104.54 Males per 100 Females in Washington County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Washington County?
There are 95.66 Females per 100 Males in Washington County.
What is the Median Population Age in Washington County?
Median Population Age in Washington County is 40.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Washington County
Average Family Size in Washington County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Washington County
Average Household Size in Washington County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Washington County?
Per Capita income in Washington County is $23,687.
What is the Median Family Income in Washington County?
Median Family Income in Washington County is $59,175.
What is the Median Household income in Washington County?
Median Household Income in Washington County is $43,810.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Washington County?
Income or Wage Gap in Washington County is 20.1%.
Women in Washington County earn 79.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Washington County?
Family Income Deficit in Washington County is $9,843.
Families that are below poverty line in Washington County earn $9,843 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Washington County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Washington County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Washington County?
There are 8,185 People in the Labor Forcein in Washington County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Washington County?
50.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Washington County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Washington County?
Unemployment Rate in Washington County is 4.5%.