Washington, GA Profile
Washington, GA, population 4,006, is located
in Georgia's Wilkes county,
about 39.8 miles from Athens and 47.7 miles from Augusta.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Washington has declined by about 3%. Since 2005 Washington's population has declined by about 1%.
Washington's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Georgia's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Washington tend to be about the same as Georgia's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 44% |
| Females | 56% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 38% |
| African American | 61% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 8.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,279 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,205 | -1.73% |
| 2002 | 4,207 | 0.05% |
| 2003 | 4,192 | -0.36% |
| 2004 | 4,104 | -2.10% |
| 2005 | 4,057 | -1.15% |
| 2006 | 4,015 | -1.04% |
| 2007 | 4,002 | -0.32% |
| 2008 | 4,031 | 0.72% |
| 2009 | 4,006 | -0.62% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $25,667 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 500 |
| 2002 | 512 |
| 2003 | 438 |
| 2004 | 743 |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | 584 |
| 2007 | 709 |
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,536 |
| 2010 | 1,091 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| 2002 |
0 | 4 | 3 | 16 |
| 2003 |
0 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| 2004 |
0 | 1 | 4 | 27 |
| 2005 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2006 |
0 | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| 2007 |
0 | 4 | 3 | 22 |
| 2008 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2009 |
0 | 2 | 4 | 56 |
| 2010 |
0 | 2 | 3 | 37 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,682 |
| 2002 | 2,872 |
| 2003 | 3,341 |
| 2004 | 3,044 |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | 2,708 |
| 2007 | 2,663 |
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,849 |
| 2010 | 2,493 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
39 |
74 |
5 |
| 2002 |
34 |
89 |
6 |
| 2003 |
35 |
104 |
6 |
| 2004 |
30 |
94 |
7 |
| 2005 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2006 |
22 |
88 |
6 |
| 2007 |
27 |
78 |
4 |
| 2008 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2009 |
22 |
92 |
1 |
| 2010 |
20 |
74 |
2 |
Location
| Elevation | 612 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 7.8 Square Miles |
