Washington County, Georgia
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Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created February 25, 1784. As of 2000, the population was 21,176. The 2005 Census Estimate shows a population of 20,118. The county seat is Sandersville, Georgia6. Washington County, Georgia, was named for General Geo. Washington prior to him becoming President and is the only county in the U.S. to be named for him as a General.
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[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,773 km² (684 mi²). 1,762 km² (680 mi²) of it is land and 10 km² (4 mi²) of it (0.59%) is water.
[edit] Major Highways
Georgia State Route 15
Georgia State Route 24
Georgia State Route 68
Georgia State Route 88
Georgia State Route 242
[edit] Adjacent Counties
- Glascock County (northeast)
- Jefferson County (east)
- Johnson County (south)
- Wilkinson County (southwest)
- Baldwin County (west)
- Hancock County (northwest)
[edit] Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 21,176 people, 7,435 households, and 5,382 families residing in the county. The population density was 12/km² (31/mi²). There were 8,327 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (12/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 45.73% White, 53.20% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. 0.63% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 7,435 households out of which 34.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.70% were married couples living together, 21.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.60% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.90% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 30.30% from 25 to 44, 21.40% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 81.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,910, and the median income for a family was $36,325. Males had a median income of $33,263 versus $21,388 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,565. About 18.70% of families and 22.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.00% of those under age 18 and 23.20% of those age 65 or over.
