Washington County Demographics
A map of Washington County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 10,698 | 53.5% |
White | 8,412 | 42.1% |
Multiracial | 401 | 2.0% |
Hispanic | 334 | 1.7% |
Asian | 76 | 0.4% |
Native American/Other | 67 | 0.3% |
Washington County, Georgia had a population of 19,988 in 2020. It was 42.1% White, 53.5% Black, 0.4% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Washington County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Washington County is the 89th most populous county of the 159 counties in Georgia.
Washington County's White Population
8,412 residents of Washington County identify as White, or 42.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington County slightly less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Washington County is ranked #135 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more White than neighboring Hancock County (27.6% White). Washington County is less White than neighboring Johnson County (63.1% White), Glascock County (89.2% White), Jefferson County (43.5% White), and Wilkinson County (57.6% White).
Washington County's Black Population
10,698 residents of Washington County identify as Black, or 53.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington County considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Washington County is ranked #13 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Black than neighboring Johnson County (32.8% Black), Glascock County (6.8% Black), Jefferson County (50.7% Black), and Wilkinson County (35.6% Black). Washington County is less Black than neighboring Hancock County (69% Black).
Washington County's Asian Population
76 residents of Washington County identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Washington County is ranked #133 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Asian than neighboring Johnson County (0.3% Asian), Glascock County (0.2% Asian), and Wilkinson County (0.2% Asian).
Washington County's Hispanic Population
334 residents of Washington County identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Washington County is ranked #151 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Hispanic than neighboring Johnson County (1.3% Hispanic), and Hancock County (0.7% Hispanic). Washington County is less Hispanic than neighboring Glascock County (1.8% Hispanic), Jefferson County (2.9% Hispanic), and Wilkinson County (2.7% Hispanic).
Washington County's Native American/Other Population
67 residents of Washington County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Washington County is ranked #144 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glascock County (0.1% Native American/Other). Washington County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Johnson County (0.6% Native American/Other), Hancock County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Wilkinson County (0.5% Native American/Other).
Washington County's Multiracial Population
401 residents of Washington County identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Washington County is ranked #144 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Multiracial than neighboring Johnson County (1.9% Multiracial), Glascock County (1.9% Multiracial), and Hancock County (1.9% Multiracial). Washington County is less Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson County (2.1% Multiracial), and Wilkinson County (3.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.