Washington County, MS
Living in Washington County
Bikeability7
Walkability16
Commute93
Public Transit6
Affordability99
Public Safety83
Airports18
Hospitals21
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
46kPopulation-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
$30kMedian 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
$76kMedian Home Value+$2.8k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$471Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washington County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washington County, MS
Deer Creek School
4 miles, E
St Joseph Catholic School
7 miles, NW
Greenville Christian School
8 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Washington County, MS
Delta State University
35 miles, N
Mississippi Valley State University
39 miles, NE
Mississippi College
74 miles, SE
Tougaloo College
75 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washington County, MS
Delta Regional Medical Center
11 miles, NW
Chicot Memorial Medical Center
20 miles, W
South Sunflower County Hospital
21 miles, NE
Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital
26 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Washington County, MS
Monroe Regional Airport
82 miles, SW
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
83 miles, SE
Memphis International Airport
134 miles, NE