Washington County, MS

Living in Washington County

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 16
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 21
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Colleges 8
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Schools 8
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Residents

46k Population -6.4k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated
62% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black72%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate32%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$30k Median Household Income +$1.9k (2010–19)
69% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$76k Median Home Value +$2.8k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$471 Median Monthly Rent +$101 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas56%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Washington County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Washington County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump31%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 47 5 0
Mar 55 5 0
Apr 64 5 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 80 4 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 82 3 0
Sep 76 3 0
Oct 65 4 0
Nov 55 5 0
Dec 45 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Washington County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding58
Tornado35
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Washington County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Washington County, MS

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Deer Creek School
4 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Washington County, MS

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Mississippi College
74 miles, SE
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Tougaloo College
75 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Washington County, MS

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Airports

Airports near Washington County, MS

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