Washington County, Mississippi

Washington County: County in Mississippi, United States

About

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 51,137 and a population density of 26 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 42,837 inhabitants. Its county seat is Greenville. The county was created 197 years ago in 1826.

Washington County locator map
Location of Washington County on Mississippi map.

Quick Facts about Washington County

Population : 42,837 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Mississippi (United States)
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Area : 1972 km2
Water as percent of area : 4.8%
Land as percent of area : 95.2%
Named for : George Washington
Capital : Greenville
Establishment : January 01, 1827
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 19:46:56 (2nd December 2024)
Density : 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -19.38% (2010-2020)
First National Bank Greenville image
First National Bank Greenville
First National Bank Greenville image

Geography

Washington County is located at 33°17'1"N 90°56'51"W (33.2837000, -90.9474500). It has 6 neighbors: Chicot County, Bolivar County, Humphreys County, Issaquena County, Sharkey County and Sunflower County.

Washington County map

The largest city of Washington County is City of Greenville with a population of 30,686. Other cities include, Greenville population 28,315, Leland population 3,659, Hollandale population 2,242 and Arcola population 315. See all Washington County cities & populated places.

Washington County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County.

City Name Population Title
Greenville 28,315 City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States
Leland 3,659 City in Washington County, Mississippi, USA
Hollandale 2,242 City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States
Metcalfe 935 Town in Washington County, Mississippi, United States
Arcola 315 City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States of America

Washington County has 6 neighbours.

  • Greenville

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Washington County decreased by 19.38% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 51,137 - census
2011 50,455 -1.35% estimation process
2012 50,019 -0.87% estimation process
2013 49,661 -0.72% estimation process
2014 49,008 -1.33% estimation process
2015 47,959 -2.19% estimation process
2016 47,183 -1.64% estimation process
2017 46,197 -2.13% estimation process
2018 45,036 -2.58% estimation process
2019 43,909 -2.57% estimation process
2020 42,837 -2.5% estimation process

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People born in Washington County (2)

People born in Washington County, including botanist and ecologist William Austin Cannon, Charles Rupert Stockard, .

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Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Hinds County 227,966 County in Mississippi, United States
Harrison County 208,801 County in Mississippi, United States
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Jackson 157,821 The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
Rankin County 155,975 County in Mississippi, United States
Jackson County 143,802 County in Mississippi, United States
Madison County 106,871 County in Mississippi, United States
Lee County 85,466 County in Mississippi, United States
Forrest County 75,009 County in Mississippi, United States
Lauderdale County 73,751 County in Mississippi, United States
Gulfport 71,438 The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
West Gulfport 71,329 A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.
Jones County 67,993 County in South Dakota, United States
Lamar County 64,165 County in Mississippi, United States
Auburn 60,258 The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.
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