Washington County, MS

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2019 Population

46,057

2.19% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

37.2

0.813% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

33.9%

1.73% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$29,705

3.66% 1-year decline

2019 Median Property Value

$75,600

1.2% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

16,375

4.42% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Washington County, MS had a population of 46.1k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $29,705. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Washington County, MS declined from 47,086 to 46,057, a −2.19% decrease and its median household income declined from $30,834 to $29,705, a −3.66% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (72%), White (Non-Hispanic) (25.1%), Other (Hispanic) (0.849%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.565%), and White (Hispanic) (0.499%). 0% of the households in Washington County, MS speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.3% of the residents in Washington County, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County, MS are Delta Beauty College (4 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Washington County, MS was $75,600, and the homeownership rate was 52.9%. Most people in Washington County, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, MS was 2 cars per household.

Washington County, MS borders Chicot County, AR, Bolivar County, MS, Humphreys County, MS, Issaquena County, MS, Sharkey County, MS, and Sunflower County, MS.

United States Mississippi Greenville, MS

Diversity

Washington County, MS is home to a population of 46.1k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.08% of Washington County, MS residents were born outside of the country (498 people).

In 2019, there were 2.86 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.2k people) in Washington County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 391 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
33.2k ± 127
White (Non-Hispanic)
11.6k ± 27
Other (Hispanic)
391 ± 141

1.62%

Hispanic Population

745 people

1.62% of the people in Washington County, MS are hispanic (745 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington County, MS as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.08%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

498 people

1.36%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

642 people

As of 2019, 1.08% of Washington County, MS residents (498 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County, MS was 1.36%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Washington County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 7

In 2019, the median age of all people in Washington County, MS was 37.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Washington County, MS are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Washington County, MS residents was 37.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
20,974 ± 3,543 people
India
5,148 ± 1,760 people
Vietnam
3,866 ± 1,526 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 20,974 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,148 and Vietnam with 3,866.

Citizenship

99.3%

2019 Citizenship

99%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.3% of Washington County, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, MS was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Washington County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
668 ± 146
Gulf War (2001-)
341 ± 143
Gulf War (1990s)
168 ± 85

Washington County, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Mississippi. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Mississippi, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Mississippi across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Washington County, MS is $29,705. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County, MS was Census Tract 7.02 with a value of $54,393, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 16, with respective values of $47,500 and $40,781.

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,310. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Washington County, MS employs 16.4k people. The largest industries in Washington County, MS are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,838 people), Retail Trade (2,317 people), and Educational Services (1,715 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,125), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($50,795), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,583).

Wages

Median Household Income

$29,705

2019 value

± $1,885

−3.66%

1 Year Growth

± 7.87%

Households in Washington County, MS have a median annual income of $29,705, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $30,834 in 2018, which represents a −3.66% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Washington County, MS compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

$55,021

Average Male Salary in Mississippi

± $1,808

$39,310

Average Female Salary in Mississippi

± $1,236

In 2019, full-time male employees in Mississippi made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Mississippi by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Mississippi

Asian
$48,743 ± $12,305
White
$48,350 ± $1,460
Other
$36,365 ± $10,998

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Mississippi workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.01 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Mississippi.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Mississippi by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Washington County, MS is from Mississippi.

0.445

2019 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.442

2018 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2019, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.611% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7.02
Census Tract 8
Census Tract 16

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County, MS was Census Tract 7.02 with a value of $54,393, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 16, with respective values of $47,500 and $40,781.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Washington County, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

33.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, MS (15.4k out of 45.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
13,835 ± 714
White
1,428 ± 260
Hispanic
208 ± 152

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County, MS is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

16.4k

2019 Value

± 857

−4.42%

1 Year decline

± 7.56%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Washington County, MS declined at a rate of −4.42%, from 17.1k employees to 16.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, MS, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,035 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,752 people), and Management Occupations (1,338 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, MS.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Washington County, MS, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,035 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,752 people), and Management Occupations (1,338 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Washington County, MS has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.69 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.64 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.52 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Washington County, MS, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($110,066), Legal Occupations ($75,238), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($56,364).

Industries

Employment by Industries

16.4k

2019 Value

± 857

−4.42%

1 Year decline

± 7.56%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Washington County, MS declined at a rate of −4.42%, from 17.1k employees to 16.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, MS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,838 people), Retail Trade (2,317 people), and Educational Services (1,715 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, MS, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Washington County, MS, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,838 people), Retail Trade (2,317 people), and Educational Services (1,715 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Washington County, MS has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.63 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.55 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.42 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Washington County, MS, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,125), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($50,795), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,583).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.5B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($25.1B) and Motorized vehicles ($12.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Mississippi.

$182B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 105% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$21.9B
Louisiana
$11.4B
Tennessee
$10.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $21.9B, followed by Louisiana with $11.4B and Tennessee and $10.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington County, MS went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 69.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (29.4%), followed by Other (0.844%). The most partisan county was George County, MS with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (69.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (29.4%)
Republican Party
Other (0.844%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington County, MS went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 69.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (29.4%), followed by Other (0.844%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington County, MS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Mississippi.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Washington County, MS

69.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Mississippi

George County, MS
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Itawamba County, MS
87.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Tishomingo County, MS
86.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Mississippi was George County, MS with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Mississippi colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Mississippi

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Washington County, MS awarded 4 degrees. The student population of Washington County, MS is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 4 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, MS are Black or African American (4 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%), and Hispanic or Latino (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Washington County, MS by number of degrees awarded are Delta Beauty College (4 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Washington County, MS are General Cosmetology (2 and 50%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (2 and 50%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
2 degree-majorss awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
2 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Washington County, MS was General Cosmetology with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Washington County, MS according to their major.

Universities

Delta Beauty College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

4 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Washington County, MS institution with the largest number of graduating students was Delta Beauty College with 4 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, MS, which is 0 times less than the 4 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Washington County, MS by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
4 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
0 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Washington County, MS was Black or African American students. These 4 degrees mean that there were NaNy times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Washington County, MS was $75,600 in 2019, which is 0.314 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $74,700 to $75,600, a 1.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, MS is 52.9%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Washington County, MS have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$75,600

2019 Median

± $3,396

$74,700

2018 Median

± $3,589

In 2019, the median property value in Washington County, MS grew to to $75,600 from the previous year's value of $74,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Washington County, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washington County, MS the largest share of households have a property value in the $80k - $90k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$29,705

Median Household Income

± $1,885

18k

Number of Households

± 826

In 2019, the median household income of the 18k households in Washington County, MS declined from $29,705 from the previous year's value of $30,834.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Washington County, MS distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washington County, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

52.9%

2019 Homeownership

54%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 52.9% of the housing units in Washington County, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Washington County, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

16.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County, MS have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0.941% of the workforce in Washington County, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washington County, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (86.2%)
Carpooled (9.67%)
Walked (1.48%)

In 2019, 86.2% of workers in Washington County, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.67%) and those who walked to work (1.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washington County, MS have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

84.3% of the population of Washington County, MS has health coverage, with 27% on employee plans, 35.5% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 9.17% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Mississippi was $7,646 in 2014. This is a 3.86% increase from the previous year ($7,362).

Primary care physicians in Washington County, MS see 2253 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.51% decrease from the previous year (2311 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2311 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 627 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Sunflower County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (24.6%). Additionally, Sunflower County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (53.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,253 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, MS

Primary care physicians in Washington County, MS see an average of 2,253 patients per year. This represents a 2.51% decrease from the previous year (2,311 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

$7,646

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Mississippi

$4,045

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,690

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,021

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Mississippi (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.86%, from $7,362 to $7,646.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

15.7%

Uninsured

27%

Employer Coverage

35.5%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

9.17%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, MS declined by 14.1% from 18.2% to 15.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washington County, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.