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Washington County
First National Bank of Greenville
First National Bank of Greenville
Map of Mississippi highlighting Washington County
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
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Mississippi's location within the U.S.
Country  United States
State  Mississippi
Founded 1827
Named for George Washington
Seat Greenville
Largest city Greenville
Area
 • Total 761 sq mi (1,970 km2)
 • Land 725 sq mi (1,880 km2)
 • Water 36 sq mi (90 km2)  4.8%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 51,137
 • Estimate 
(2018)
45,063
 • Density 67.20/sq mi (25.945/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 2nd

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 51,137. Its county seat is Greenville. The county is named in honor of the first President of the United States, George Washington. It is located to the Arkansas border.

The Greenville, MS Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Washington County. It is located in the Mississippi Delta.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 761 square miles (1,970 km2), of which 725 square miles (1,880 km2) is land and 36 square miles (93 km2) (4.8%) is water.

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1830 1,976
1840 7,287 268.8%
1850 8,389 15.1%
1860 15,679 86.9%
1870 14,569 −7.1%
1880 25,367 74.1%
1890 40,414 59.3%
1900 49,216 21.8%
1910 48,933 −0.6%
1920 51,092 4.4%
1930 54,310 6.3%
1940 67,576 24.4%
1950 70,504 4.3%
1960 78,638 11.5%
1970 70,581 −10.2%
1980 72,344 2.5%
1990 67,935 −6.1%
2000 62,977 −7.3%
2010 51,137 −18.8%
2018 (est.) 45,063 −11.9%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790-1960 1900-1990
1990-2000 2010-2013

2020 census

Washington County Racial Composition
Race Num. Perc.
White 11,180 24.89%
Black or African American 31,919 71.05%
Native American 48 0.11%
Asian 302 0.67%
Pacific Islander 5 0.01%
Other/Mixed 884 1.97%
Hispanic or Latino 584 1.3%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 44,922 people, 17,988 households, and 11,232 families residing in the county.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 51,137 people living in the county. 71.3% were Black or African American, 27.0% White, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% of some other race and 0.6% of two or more races. 1.0% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

1990 census

As of the census of 1990, there were 67,935 people living in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 57.46% (39,035) Black or African American, 41.47% (28,174) White, 0.08% (53) Native American, 0.36% (244) Asian, and 0.02% (13) from other races. 0.61% (416) were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Transportation

Major highways

  • US 82.svg U.S. Highway 82
  • US 61.svg U.S. Highway 61
  • US 278.svg U.S. Highway 278
  • Circle sign 1.svg Mississippi Highway 1
  • Circle sign 12.svg Mississippi Highway 12

Airport

Mid Delta Regional Airport, owned by the City of Greenville, is located in an unincorporated area in the county.

Communities

Cities

Towns

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

Education

  • Public School Districts
    • Greenville Public School District
    • Leland School District
    • Hollandale School District
    • Western Line School District
  • Private Schools
    • Deer Creek School (Arcola)
    • Greenville Christian School
    • Saint Joseph Catholic High School (Greenville)
    • Washington School (Greenville)

Pillow Academy in unincorporated Leflore County, near Greenwood, enrolls some students from Washington County. It originally was a segregation academy.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Condado de Washington (Misisipi) para niños

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