Washington County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washington County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01129
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 129
Geography
- Land Area
- 1080.26 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.31 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1088.57 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.408503
- Longitude
- -88.212404
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,113
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,084
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,955 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 1.1% |
| White | 9,940 | 65.8% |
| Black | 3,641 | 24.1% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,009 | 6.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,960 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 1.0% |
| White | 7,895 | 65.3% |
| Black | 2,882 | 23.8% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,156 | 9.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,143
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,546
- Poverty Rate
- 17.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,571
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,973 | 65.9% |
| Black | 3,643 | 24.1% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,417
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,439 | 27.7% |
| Republican | 8,319 | 67.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 659 | 5.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,909 | 47.6% |
| Female | 6,508 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,158 | 65.7% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 0.9% |
| Black | 2,960 | 23.8% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,689
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,116 | 50.5% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 33.3% |
| Black | 1,102 | 37.2% |
| Asian | 10 | 40.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,699 | 45.7% |
| Female | 2,990 | 45.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,999 (37.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,810 (16.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,797
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $151,684
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $596
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 7.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.