Washington, Georgia
Washington: city in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States.
About
Washington is a city located in the county of Wilkes in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,134 and a population density of 206 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,907 inhabitants.
The city was created 252 years ago in 1773.
Quick Facts about Washington
| Population | 3,907 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Different from | Washington County |
| Postal code | 30673 |
| Phone Area Codes | 762, 706 |
| Area | 20.08 km2 |
| Official name | City of Washington |
| Continent | North America |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.7368,-82.7393 |
| Named for | George Washington |
| Altitude | 607 feet / 185 meters |
| Capital city | Washington is capital of Wilkes County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1774 (252 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 11:50:07 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 195 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Wilkes County Georgia Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Washington Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Washington is located at 33°44'12"N 82°44'22"W (33.7367900, -82.7393100).
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Weather
81°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph NE
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A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Washington decreased by 5.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,134 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,053 | -1.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,996 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,968 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,992 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,971 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,942 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,969 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,996 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,963 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,907 | -1.41% | estimation process |
Washington zip code is 30673.
County name: Wilkes, County
fips: 13317
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People born in Washington (26)
People born in Washington, including politician Asa H. Willie, poet Thomas Holley Chivers, sportscaster Ernie Harwell, .
More notable people
- Edward Porter Alexander (Confederate Army general) he was born in 26/05/1835
- Lucius Jeremiah Gartrell (Confederate Army general (1821-1891)) he was born in 07/01/1821
- James Archibald Meriwether (American politician (1806-1852)) he was born in 20/09/1806
- James Meriwether (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1789
- Robert Toombs (American politician (1810-1885)) he was born in 02/07/1810
- Clifford H. Pope (American naturalist and herpetologist) he was born in 11/04/1899
- Charley Reese (American journalist) he was born in 29/01/1937
- Eliza Frances Andrews (American writer, botanist, and teacher (1840-1931)) she was born in 10/08/1840
- Hillary Lindsey (American singer-songwriter) she was born in 01/01/1976
- Joseph Hubbard Echols (American politician) he was born in 25/12/1816
- Randy Edmunds (American football player) he was born in 24/06/1946
- Roy Partlow (American baseball player) he was born in 08/06/1911
- William Henry Pope (American soldier, lawyer, and State Senator from Texas) he was born in 15/02/1847
- Albert Hill (American gridiron football player (1896-1969)) he was born in 12/08/1896
- Tyrone Brooks (American politician) he was born in 10/10/1945
- Mickey Channell (American politician) he was born in 09/09/1942
- Randy DuBurke (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1962
- John Hunter Pope (American physician and public health officer) he was born in 12/02/1845
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Washington, GA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Washington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Post Office | Washington (GA) | 30673 |
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Distance to Other Cities
Washington distances to largest Georgia cities