Washington County, New York
Washington County: county in New York, United States
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Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 63,216 and a population density of 29 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 60,606 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fort Edward. The county was created 254 years ago in 1772.
County Snapshot
Washington County at a glance
Washington County currently has 18 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
18
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
New York counties
61
Open related pagesLargest city
KingsburyPopulation 12,210
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Washington County
| Population | 60,606 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
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| Area | 2191 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.3137,-73.4308 |
| Named for | George Washington |
| Capital | Fort Edward |
| Establishment | March 12, 1772 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 11:32:10 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.31% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 44℉ Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
Washington County is located at 43°18'49"N 73°25'51"W (43.3137000, -73.4307600). It has 7 neighbors: Warren County, Essex County, Rensselaer County, Saratoga County, Addison County, Bennington County and Rutland County.
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The largest city of Washington County is Kingsbury with a population of 12,210. Other cities include, Hudson Falls population 6,988, Porter population 6,503, Granville population 6,366 and Fort Ann population 5,965. See all Washington County cities & populated places.
Washington County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury | 12,210 | Town of the United States |
| Hudson Falls | 6,988 | City in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Porter | 6,503 | Town in Niagara County, New York, United States |
| Granville | 6,366 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Fort Ann | 5,965 | Town in Washington County, New York, United States |
| Argyle | 3,637 | Village in New York, United States |
| White Creek | 3,255 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Fort Edward | 3,237 | Town of New York, United States |
| Salem | 2,607 | City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States |
| Whitehall | 2,517 | Village in the town of Whitehall, Washington County, New York |
| Easton | 2,209 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Hartford | 2,172 | Town centrally located in Washington County, New York, United States |
| Cambridge | 1,916 | Town in New York, United States |
| Greenwich | 1,698 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Wright | 1,474 | Town in Schoharie County, New York |
| Hampton | 897 | Town in New York |
Weather
44°F
Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
10 mph W
Sunday
Rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Washington County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Washington County decreased by 4.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 61,042 | - | estimation process |
| 2009 | 62,753 | 2.73% | estimation process |
| 2010 | 63,216 | 0.73% | census |
| 2011 | 63,091 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 63,003 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 62,765 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 62,475 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 62,246 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 61,795 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 61,559 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 61,274 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 61,204 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 60,606 | -0.99% | estimation process |
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People born in Washington County (15)
People born in Washington County, including artist Grandma Moses, diplomat Townsend Harris, politician from New York Robert Clark, .
More notable people
- Benjamin S. Cowen (American politician) he was born in 27/09/1793
- Daniel Pratt (American judge) he was born in 01/01/1806
- Harvey Denison Kitchel (American university President) he was born in 03/02/1812
- Luther Day (Ohio Jurist and Legislator) he was born in 09/07/1813
- Robert A. Maxwell (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1838
- William Woods (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1790
- Zina Pitcher (American physician, politician (1797-1872)) he was born in 12/04/1797
- Robert H. McClellan (American politician) he was born in 03/01/1823
- Hiram Straight (American politician) he was born in 07/03/1814
- Stewart Henry Burnham (American botanist, curator and specimen collector (1870-1943)) he was born in 06/10/1870
- Edwin B. Smith (American politician) he was born in 14/08/1853
- Harvey Reid (American historian, author, soldier, bookkeeper) he was born in 30/03/1842
Other places with the same name (29)
- Washington County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 603,514 people.
- Washington County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 265,476 people.
- Washington County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 243,216 people.
- Washington County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 206,803 people.
- Washington County, Utah county in southwestern Utah, United States with a population of 184,913 people.
- Washington County, Maryland county in Maryland, United States with a population of 151,146 people.
- Washington County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 136,445 people.
- Washington County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 130,367 people.
- Washington County, Rhode Island county in Rhode Island, United States with a population of 125,746 people.
- Washington County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 59,652 people.
- Washington County, Vermont county in Vermont, United States with a population of 58,328 people.
- Washington County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 53,695 people.
- Washington County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 52,222 people.
- Washington County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 42,837 people.
- Washington County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 35,771 people.
- Washington County, Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 31,473 people.
- Washington County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 28,213 people.
- Washington County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 25,932 people.
- Washington County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 24,604 people.
- Washington County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 21,992 people.
- Washington County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 20,901 people.
- Washington County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 20,150 people.
- Washington County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 15,976 people.
- Washington County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 13,764 people.
- Washington County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 12,147 people.
- Washington County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 11,485 people.
- Washington County, Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 10,194 people.
- Washington County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 5,427 people.
- Washington County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 4,875 people.
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