Washington County, Mississippi
Washington County is home to 42,765 people. 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Mississippi rate (18.9%). The median household income is $42,165.
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| Measure | Value | Mississippi | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,765 | 2,946,779 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $42,165 | $56,447 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 26.4% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 38.1% | 26.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.6% | 11.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% | 25.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $104,000 | $169,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $833 | $954 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 57.0% | 51.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.7% | 2.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.0 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.