Washington County, Alabama

Washington County is a one of the county from Alabama's 67 counties, located in Southern Region (East South Central) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Washington County is home to 18097 inhabitants. In July 2008, its estimated population was 17204, making it the 15th least populous county in Alabama. Its area is just over 1088.54 sq mi (2819.31 sq km), of which, 1080.66 square miles (2798.9 sq km) of it is land and 7.89 square miles (20.44 sq km) of it is water, it is the seventh largest by area in the U.S. state of Alabama.

Washington County Alabama
Map of Washington County, Alabama

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 18097 residents, 6705 households, and 5042 families in the county. The population density was 16.7 people per square mile (6.45/kmē), making it the sixth least densely populated county in Alabama. There were 8123 housing units at an average density of 7.5 per square mile (2.9/kmē). The average household size was 2.69 persons, and the average family size was 3.17 persons. In the county Age distribution was 28.7% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males. According to July 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the county is 17204, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 11231 White, 4434 Black or African American, 1339 American Indian, 16 Asian, 5 Native Hawaiian, and 179 from two or more races.

Washington County Alabama Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Washington County Alabama School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Washington County Alabama GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $30815, it is the 31st highest county by median household income in the U.S. state of Alabama. The median income for a family in the county was $37881, making its Alabama's 28th highest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $14081, making it the 15th poorest county by per capita income among the Alabama.

In 2000, 4562 pupils and students, of which 2371 are male and 2191 are female, 25.21% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 276 nursery or pri school, 245 kindergarten, 2436 elementary school, 1164 high school and 441 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Chatom TownWashington County10.8810.8801193109.71665031319
2Mcintosh TownWashington County110244243.91402328214
3Millry TownWashington County7.757.720.0361579.71478224886
YearPopulation
April 2000 census18097
April 2000 Estimate18097
July 2000 Estimate18113
July 2001 Estimate17891
July 2002 Estimate17797
July 2003 Estimate17746
July 2004 Estimate17584
July 2005 Estimate17416
July 2006 Estimate17384
July 2007 Estimate17206
July 2008 Estimate17204
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school19383276
Kindergarten121124245
Elementary school130011362436
High school5835811164
College or graduate school174267441
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Washington County, Alabama$30815$37881$14081
Alabama, United States$34135$41657$18189
United States$41994$50046$21587