Washington, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Wilkes County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
3,700
Population
481/sq mi density
$47,946
Median Income
$34,582 per capita
$96,600
Home Value
$170,742 Zillow
$786
Median Rent
19.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$47,946 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,600 home value, $786/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,700
Census 2023
Population Density
481
per square mile
Land Area
7.7
square miles (19.9 km²)
Median Age
48.4 yrs
24% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 58.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
32.7%
Black
58.8%
Hispanic
5.8%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.6%
Spanish
3.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.8%
Veterans
5.1%
15% below US avg (6%)
Disability
16.8%
29% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
81.4%
11% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
18.6%
116% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.466
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,700 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 481 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 48.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.8% |
| Female | 53.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.7% |
| Black or African American | 58.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.8% |
| Veterans | 5.1% |
| Disability | 16.8% |
| Health Insurance | 81.4% |
| Uninsured | 18.6% |
| Broadband Access | 59.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.466 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |