Washington County, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Washington County decreased by 1,372. In this period, the peak population was 21,192 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21,192 | - | - |
| 2001 | 21,167 | -25 | -0.12% |
| 2002 | 20,981 | -186 | -0.88% |
| 2003 | 21,074 | 93 | 0.44% |
| 2004 | 21,032 | -42 | -0.20% |
| 2005 | 20,092 | -940 | -4.47% |
| 2006 | 20,725 | 633 | 3.15% |
| 2007 | 21,039 | 314 | 1.52% |
| 2008 | 21,062 | 23 | 0.11% |
| 2009 | 21,072 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 21,096 | 24 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 20,971 | -125 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 20,791 | -180 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 20,575 | -216 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 20,549 | -26 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 20,734 | 185 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 20,349 | -385 | -1.86% |
| 2017 | 20,313 | -36 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 20,418 | 105 | 0.52% |
| 2019 | 20,352 | -66 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 19,952 | -400 | -1.97% |
| 2021 | 19,758 | -194 | -0.97% |
| 2022 | 19,765 | 7 | 0.04% |
| 2023 | 19,820 | 55 | 0.28% |
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Washington County, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Washington County's population decreased by 96 (0.45%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Washington County's population decreased by 1,144 (5.42%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Washington County's population decreased by 132 (0.66%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Washington County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 19,820.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washington County's population peaked in year 2000 at 21,192.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washington County's population was lowest in year 2021 at 19,758.
Washington County, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Washington County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Washington County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.28% per year. Overall the population shrank 6.47% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Washington County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.28% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Washington County population grew the most, with an increase of 633 people (a 3.15% year-on-year increase)..
From 2004 to 2005 Washington County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 940 people (a 4.47% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Washington County, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Washington County's population increased by 62 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 7 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 55 (0.28%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Washington County, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Washington County decreased by 755 (3.67%). The population was highest at 20,734 in the year 2015 and lowest at 19,758 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.37%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)