Mississippi

Washington

44,922
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Washington

Washington, Mississippi, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 1,976. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 44,922.

Its recorded population peaked at 78,638 in 1960, and has since declined by roughly 43 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Deer Creek — Confederate Resistance at Black Bayou, Battle of Steele's Bayou, Action at Greenville, Mississippi (1864 expedition), and 26 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202044,922
201051,137
200062,977
199067,935
198072,344
197070,581
196078,638
195070,504
194067,576
193054,310
192051,092
191048,933
190049,216
189040,414
188025,367
187014,569
186015,679
18508,389
18407,287
18301,976
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Washington

Military engagements that took place in Washington, Mississippi.

Deer Creek — Confederate Resistance at Black Bayou
1863
Battle of Steele's Bayou
1863
Action at Greenville, Mississippi (1864 expedition)
1864

Historic places in Washington

National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington, Mississippi.

Winterville Site
Greenville
Mount Holly
Foote
Doe's Eat Place
Greenville
Bank of Washington
Greenville
Greenville Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase I)
Greenville
Leland Historic District
Leland
Greenville Commercial Historic District
Greenville
Griffin-Spragins House
Greenville
Washington County Courthouse
Greenville
First National Bank of Greenville
Greenville
Linden
Glen Allan
Ward, Junius R., House
Erwin
Wetherbee House
Greenville
Old Delta Democrat Times Building
Greenville
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Frequently asked about Washington

When does Washington first appear in the US census?
Washington, Mississippi first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 1,976.
What is the population of Washington?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Washington had a recorded population of 44,922.
When did Washington's population peak?
Washington's recorded population peaked at 78,638 in 1960.
Were any battles fought in Washington?
3 documented military engagements took place in Washington, including Deer Creek — Confederate Resistance at Black Bayou, Battle of Steele's Bayou, Action at Greenville, Mississippi (1864 expedition).
How many historic places are in Washington?
26 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington, Mississippi.
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