Washington County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washington County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28151
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 151
Geography
- Land Area
- 724.15 sq mi
- Water Area
- 36.22 sq mi
- Total Area
- 760.36 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.273174
- Longitude
- -90.944446
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 42,668
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 31,703
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 42,063 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 601 | 1.4% |
| White | 10,278 | 24.1% |
| Black | 30,751 | 72.1% |
| Asian | 308 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 31,342 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 363 | 1.1% |
| White | 8,249 | 26.0% |
| Black | 22,776 | 71.8% |
| Asian | 194 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 86 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 42,765
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $44,397
- Poverty Rate
- 25.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,088
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,216 | 23.9% |
| Black | 30,599 | 71.6% |
| Asian | 338 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 28,872
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,428 | 32.7% |
| Republican | 3,040 | 10.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 16,403 | 56.8% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,811 | 40.9% |
| Female | 16,235 | 56.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,588 | 15.9% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 1.1% |
| Black | 23,042 | 79.8% |
| Asian | 206 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,575
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 29.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,637 | 35.7% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 16.1% |
| Black | 6,599 | 28.6% |
| Asian | 40 | 19.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,283 | 27.8% |
| Female | 5,150 | 31.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,476 (26.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,306 (22.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 20,867
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $105,151
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $876
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.2%
- Public Transit
- 1.0%
- Work From Home
- 3.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.