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Washington County Population and Races

 
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As of 2010-2014, the total population of Washington County is 50,038, which is 20.55% less than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 4.91% and is much lower than the national average rate of 11.61%. The Washington County population density is 65.73 people per square mile, which is about the same as the state average density of 61.62 people per square mile and is lower than the national average density of 82.73 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Washington County is black, which represent 71.07% of the total population. The average Washington County education level is lower than the state average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Population GrowthPopulation DensityPopulation by RacesPopulation by First AncestryPopulation by GenderPopulation by AgeEducationSchool EnrollmentHousehold and FamilyMarital StatusPlace of Birth and CitizenshipLanguage

Population in 2010-2014: 50,038. #15

Population Growth Since 2000, #77

Washington County
-20.55%
Mississippi
4.91%
U.S.
11.61%

Population Density, #23

Washington County
65.73 per square mile
Mississippi
61.62 per square mile
U.S.
82.73 per square mile

Population by Races

White:13,459 (26.90%, #74)
Black:35,563 (71.07%, #11)
Hispanic:611 (1.22%, #55)
Asian:272 (0.54%, #28)
Native (American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, etc.):93 (0.19%, #32)
One Race, Other:336 (0.67%, see rank)
Two or More Races:315 (0.63%, see rank)
 

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical race data.

Population by First Ancestry

44,603 (89.14%) out of the total population of 50,038 reported first ancestry.

 Washington County% of the Total PopulationMississippiU.S.
Arab1250.25%, see rank0.19%0.56%
Czech00.00%, see rank0.07%0.47%
Danish180.04%, see rank0.08%0.42%
Dutch990.20%, see rank0.62%1.40%
English1,8243.65%, see rank7.58%8.02%
French3120.62%, see rank2.69%3.34%
German9261.85%, see rank5.56%15.03%
Greek450.09%, see rank0.10%0.41%
Hungarian00.00%, see rank0.07%0.46%
Irish1,9903.98%, see rank8.44%10.80%
Italian8121.62%, see rank1.87%5.52%
Norwegian300.06%, see rank0.20%1.42%
Polish820.16%, see rank0.44%3.01%
Portuguese160.03%, see rank0.06%0.44%
Russian00.00%, see rank0.13%0.92%
Scotch-Irish4100.82%, see rank1.58%0.99%
Scottish2470.49%, see rank1.46%1.72%
Subsaharan African3530.71%, see rank0.62%0.95%
Swedish420.08%, see rank0.27%1.27%
Swiss00.00%, see rank0.07%0.30%
Ukrainian90.02%, see rank0.03%0.31%
American3,4346.86%, see rank11.78%7.12%
Welsh70.01%, see rank0.28%0.57%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical first ancestry data.

Population by Gender

Male: 23,360 (46.68%, see rank)
Females: 26,678 (53.32%, see rank)

Washington County
Male: 46.68%
Female: 53.32%
Mississippi
Male: 48.55%
Female: 51.45%
U.S.
Male: 49.19%
Female: 50.81%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gender data.

Population by Age

Median Age (see rank)
Washington County
35.80 years old
Mississippi
36.30 years old
U.S.
37.40 years old

Median Age, Male (see rank)
Washington County
32.90 years old
Mississippi
34.90 years old
U.S.
36.10 years old

Median Age, Female (see rank)
Washington County
37.90 years old
Mississippi
37.80 years old
U.S.
38.80 years old

 Washington County% of the Total PopulationMississippiU.S.
Under 5 years3,8317.66%, see rank6.75%6.36%
5 to 9 years3,3746.74%, see rank6.89%6.51%
10 to 14 years4,0538.10%, see rank7.08%6.59%
15 to 19 years3,7617.52%, see rank7.18%6.85%
20 to 24 years3,4856.96%, see rank7.44%7.13%
25 to 34 years6,16212.31%, see rank12.98%13.47%
35 to 44 years5,63611.26%, see rank12.50%12.96%
45 to 54 years6,68013.35%, see rank13.50%14.09%
55 to 64 years6,59913.19%, see rank12.18%12.29%
65 to 74 years3,6507.29%, see rank7.75%7.64%
75 to 84 2,0884.17%, see rank4.21%4.25%
85 years and over7191.44%, see rank1.55%1.85%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical age data.

Education for the 25 Years and Over

 Washington CountyMississippiU.S.
Total 25 Years and Over Population31,534, 100%1,929,591209,056,129
Less Than High School7,517, 23.84%, see rank18.06%13.67%
High School Graduate9,074, 28.78%, see rank30.25%27.95%
Some College or Associate Degree9,042, 28.67%, see rank31.29%29.09%
Bachelor Degree3,949, 12.52%, see rank12.90%18.27%
Master, Doctorate, or Professional Degree1,952, 6.19%, see rank7.51%11.01%
USA.com Education Index#12.55, see rank12.9413.54
# Higher USA.com Education Index means more educated population.

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical education level data.

School Enrollment

 Washington County MississippiU.S.
Total PublicPrivatePublicPrivatePublicPrivate
Nursery School, Preschool, Kindergarten2,01490.37%9.63%79.87%20.13%71.30%28.70%
Elementary School (Grades 1-8)6,07891.82%, see rank8.18%, see rank89.76%10.24%89.86%10.14%
High School (Grades 9-12)3,20486.49%, see rank13.51%, see rank88.29%11.71%90.60%9.40%
College2,29779.49%, see rank20.51%, see rank87.67%12.33%78.37%21.63%
Graduate School37183.02%, see rank16.98%, see rank74.93%25.07%58.86%41.14%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical school enrollment data.

Household and Family

 Washington CountyMississippiU.S.
Total Households18,383, 100%1,092,627116,211,092
Average Household Size2.69, see rank2.642.63
1 Person Households5,344, 29.07%, see rank27.31%27.57%
2 or More Person Households13,039, 70.93%, see rank72.69%72.43%
Family Households (Families)12,409, 67.50%, see rank68.69%66.22%
Average Family Size3.43, see rank3.303.32
Married-Couple Family6,037, 32.84%, see rank45.22%48.42%
Nonfamily Households5,974, 32.50%, see rank31.31%33.78%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical household and family data.

Marital Status of 15 Years and Over

 Washington County%MississippiU.S.
15 Years and Over Total38,780see rank2,365,897252,974,135
Males, 15 Years and Over17,607100%, see rank1,133,229123,281,364
Never Married7,58043.05%, see rank35.54%35.77%
Married7,53942.82%, see rank50.55%52.04%
Widowed6403.63%, see rank2.91%2.57%
Divorced1,84810.50%, see rank11.00%9.62%
Females, 15 Years and Over21,173100%, see rank1,232,668129,692,771
Never Married8,40839.71%, see rank30.41%29.48%
Married7,78236.75%, see rank46.21%49.19%
Widowed2,46511.64%, see rank10.86%9.16%
Divorced2,51811.89%, see rank12.51%12.16%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical marital status data.

Place of Birth and Citizenship

 Washington County%MississippiU.S.
Native49,36298.65%, see rank97.76%86.93%
Born in the State of Residence42,63885.21%, see rank71.47%58.73%
Born in Different State6,66213.31%, see rank25.73%26.78%
Born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas,
or Born Abroad to American Parent(s)		620.12%, see rank0.56%1.42%
Foreign Born6761.35%, see rank2.24%13.07%
Foreign Born with U.S. Citizenship2460.49%, see rank0.79%5.99%
Foreign Born without U.S. Citizenship4300.86%, see rank1.46%7.09%
Born In Europe560.11%, see rank0.23%1.53%
Born In Asia3150.63%, see rank0.75%3.82%
Born In Africa170.03%, see rank0.06%0.55%
Born In Oceania00.00%, see rank0.01%0.07%
Born In Latin America2800.56%, see rank1.15%6.83%
Born In Northern America80.02%, see rank0.05%0.26%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical place of birth and citizenship data.

Language Spoken at Home

 Washington County%MississippiU.S.
English17,62195.85%, see rank95.53%79.39%
Spanish4272.32%, see rank2.64%11.75%
Other Indo-European Languages1610.88%, see rank0.89%4.52%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages1020.55%, see rank0.67%3.36%
Other720.39%, see rank0.28%0.99%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical language spoken at home data.


 
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