Population 5,243 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washington
Household size in Washington
| Period | Washington | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.64 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.74 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.77 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | +0.09 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Washington is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.57, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 19 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Washington
| Period | Washington | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3 | 37.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 37.9 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 39.0 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 39.4 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Washington skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Washington
| Period | Washington | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 15.0% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 13.3% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 15.4% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Washington (11.7%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Augusta area overall (15.4%). The single-parent share has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Washington
Renters in Washington
| Period | Washington | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9% | 31.2% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 32.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 32.9% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 32.0% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Washington rent their homes (33.4%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 64.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Washington
| Period | Washington | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 12.5% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 14.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 16.5% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 14.2% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Washington: 19.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only 27 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Washington
| Period | Washington | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1982 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1984 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1989 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Washington are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Augusta area overall, where the median home dates to 1989. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Washington
| Period | Washington | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $608 | $760 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $540 | $856 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $751 | $988 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $787 | $1,254 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$179 | +$494 | +$609 | +$606 |
Rent in Washington runs $787 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $179 a month since 2006–10, up 29%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Washington
Bachelor's degrees in Washington
| Period | Washington | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 23.7% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 25.0% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 25.8% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 29.6% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Washington: 16.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 0.9 points, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Washington
| Period | Washington | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.4% | 83.9% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.7% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.7% | 87.3% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.0% | 89.1% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +5.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Washington never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.6 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Washington
| Period | Washington | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −14.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Washington has been low: just 0.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Georgia city with 5,000+ people has lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 14.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Washington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2.33 | 47.5 | 11.7% | 33.4% | 19.0% | 1978 | $787 | 16.9% | 84.0% | 0.9% |
| Sandtown | 1.83 | 56.7 | 18.8% | 32.6% | 16.4% | 1982 | $658 | 9.7% | 69.8% | 1.7% |
| Prather | 2.70 | 37.1 | 11.2% | 38.3% | 23.2% | 1976 | $800 | 17.6% | 86.7% | 1.1% |
| Ficklin | 1.57 | 67.4 | 5.4% | 35.1% | 28.4% | 1981 | $661 | 24.3% | 55.4% | 2.2% |
| Metasville | 2.04 | 47.7 | 4.3% | 27.6% | 12.0% | 1980 | $1,122 | 23.7% | 87.5% | 0.4% |
| Celeste | 2.63 | 40.4 | 12.7% | 38.3% | 21.2% | 1982 | $685 | 20.5% | 83.3% | 2.6% |
| Aonia | 2.16 | 48.2 | 22.5% | 19.3% | 13.7% | 1990 | $684 | 10.3% | 75.9% | 3.6% |
| New Town | 2.52 | 39.9 | 7.6% | 39.3% | 24.5% | 1978 | $870 | 16.7% | 83.4% | 1.6% |
| Hillman | 2.64 | 51.6 | 12.5% | 14.1% | 37.3% | 1978 | $615 | 13.8% | 82.5% | 10.4% |
| Danburg | 2.68 | 35.8 | 11.3% | 23.8% | 26.4% | 1985 | $755 | 20.3% | 86.6% | 5.2% |
| Floralhill | 2.73 | 40.4 | 15.9% | 14.4% | 43.4% | 1984 | $763 | 15.1% | 90.4% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Washington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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