Washington County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 4,118 | — | — |
| 1830 | 3,474 | -644 | -15.6% |
| 1840 | 5,300 | +1,826 | +52.6% |
| 1850 | 2,713 | -2,587 | -48.8% |
| 1860 | 4,669 | +1,956 | +72.1% |
| 1870 | 3,912 | -757 | -16.2% |
| 1880 | 4,538 | +626 | +16.0% |
| 1890 | 7,935 | +3,397 | +74.9% |
| 1900 | 11,134 | +3,199 | +40.3% |
| 1910 | 14,454 | +3,320 | +29.8% |
| 1920 | 14,279 | -175 | -1.2% |
| 1930 | 16,365 | +2,086 | +14.6% |
| 1940 | 16,188 | -177 | -1.1% |
| 1950 | 15,612 | -576 | -3.6% |
| 1960 | 15,372 | -240 | -1.5% |
| 1970 | 16,241 | +869 | +5.7% |
| 1980 | 16,821 | +580 | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 16,694 | -127 | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 18,097 | +1,403 | +8.4% |
| 2010 | 17,581 | -516 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 15,388 | -2,193 | -12.5% |
| 2024 | 15,018 | -370 | -2.4% |
Cities & CDPs in Washington County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chatom | 1,056 | -0.3% |
| 2 | Leroy | 766 | -15.9% |
| 3 | Millry | 440 | -54.0% |
| 4 | St. Stephens | 415 | -16.2% |
| 5 | Calvert | 255 | -7.9% |
| 6 | McIntosh | 196 | -38.6% |
| 7 | Vinegar Bend | 178 | -7.3% |
| 8 | Fruitdale | 175 | -5.4% |
| 9 | Fairford | 161 | -13.4% |
| 10 | Sims Chapel | 145 | -5.2% |
| 11 | Deer Park | 141 | -25.0% |
| 12 | Malcolm | 136 | -27.3% |
| 13 | Hobson | 100 | -20.6% |
| 14 | Tibbie | 55 | +34.2% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 4,118 | Decennial Census |
| 1830 | 3,474 | Decennial Census |
| 1840 | 5,300 | Decennial Census |
| 1850 | 2,713 | Decennial Census |
| 1860 | 4,669 | Decennial Census |
| 1870 | 3,912 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 4,538 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 7,935 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 11,134 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 14,454 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 14,279 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 16,365 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 16,188 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 15,612 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 15,372 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 16,241 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 16,821 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 16,694 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 18,097 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 17,895 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 17,910 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 17,801 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 17,690 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 17,705 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 17,491 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 17,496 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 17,493 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 17,581 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 17,581 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 17,356 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 17,147 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 16,898 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 16,868 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 16,831 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 16,607 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 16,484 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 16,336 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 16,279 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 15,388 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 15,226 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 15,098 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 15,040 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 15,018 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)