Georgia

Washington

19,988
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Washington

Washington, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 4,552. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 19,988.

Its recorded population peaked at 28,227 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 29 percent.

On the ground today, 20 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202019,988
201021,187
200021,176
199019,112
198018,842
197017,480
196018,903
195021,012
194024,230
193025,030
192028,147
191028,174
190028,227
189025,237
188021,964
187015,842
186012,698
185011,766
184010,565
18309,820
182010,627
18109,940
180010,300
17904,552
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Washington

National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington, Georgia.

Tennille Woman's Clubhouse
Tennille
Elder, Thomas Jefferson, High and Industrial School
Sandersville
City Cemetery
Sandersville
Madden, Charles, House
Tennille
Wrightsville and Tennille Railroad Company Building
Tennille
Tennille Baptist Church
Tennille
Warthen Historic District
Warthen
Church-Smith-Harris Street Historic District
Sandersville
North Harris Street Historic District
Sandersville
Holt Brothers Banking Company Building
Sandersville
Kelley, James, House
Tennille
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Frequently asked about Washington

When does Washington first appear in the US census?
Washington, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 4,552.
What is the population of Washington?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Washington had a recorded population of 19,988.
When did Washington's population peak?
Washington's recorded population peaked at 28,227 in 1900.
How many historic places are in Washington?
20 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington, Georgia.
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