Washington County, Tennessee
Washington County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 122,979 and a population density of 144 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 130,367 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jonesborough. The county was created 248 years ago in 1777.
County Snapshot
Washington County at a glance
Washington County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Tennessee counties
95
Open related pagesLargest city
Johnson CityPopulation 66,906
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Washington County
| Population | 130,367 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
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| Area | 855 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2933,-82.4974 |
| Named for | George Washington |
| Capital | Jonesborough |
| Establishment | November 15, 1777 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:21:45 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 152 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.67% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Washington County is located at 36°17'36"N 82°29'51"W (36.2933000, -82.4974300). It has 3 neighbors: Greene County, Hawkins County and Unicoi County.
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The largest city of Washington County is Johnson City with a population of 66,906. Other cities include, Jonesborough population 5,765, Spurgeon population 3,957 and Big Sandy population 517. See all Washington County cities & populated places.
Washington County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | 66,906 | The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee. |
| Jonesborough | 5,765 | Town in Tennessee |
| Spurgeon | 3,957 | Town |
| Fall Branch | 1,291 | Census-designated place in Washington and Greene counties, Tennessee |
| Big Sandy | 517 | Town in Benton County |
Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Washington County increased by 5.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 122,979 | - | census |
| 2011 | 123,887 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 124,873 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 125,397 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 125,745 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 126,137 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 127,247 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 127,603 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 128,661 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 129,375 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 130,367 | 0.76% | estimation process |
People born in Washington County (7)
People born in Washington County, including politician Brookins Campbell, murderer Anthony Blair, 19th-century abolitionist and newspaper editor Elihu Embree, .
More notable people
- Glenn D. Broyles (American politician) he was born in 27/06/1926
- Roe Campbell (American gridiron football player (1900-1988)) he was born in 04/01/1900
- Tex Boggs (American politician) he was born in 13/05/1938
- Malinda Russell (Cookbook author) she was born in 01/01/1812
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- 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.
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Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |