Washington, Georgia
Washington: City in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States
About
Washington is a city located in the county of Wilkes in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,134 and a population density of 206 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,907 inhabitants.
The city was created 250 years ago in 1773.
Quick Facts about Washington
Population : | 3,907 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Georgia (United States) |
County : | Wilkes County |
Different from : | Washington County |
Postal code : | 30673 |
Phone Area Codes : | 762, 706 |
Area : | 20.08 km2 |
Official name : | City of Washington |
Continent : | North America |
Named for : | George Washington |
Altitude : | 607 feet / 185 meters |
Capital city : | Washington is capital of Wilkes County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1774 (250 years ago) |
Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
Local time : | 11:47:33 (21st December 2024) |
Density : | 195 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -5.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Washington is located at 33°44'12"N 82°44'22"W (33.7367900, -82.7393100).
Washington map
- Official Website
Official website of Washington
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Washington decreased by 5.81% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 4,134 | - | census |
2011 | 4,053 | -2% | estimation process |
2012 | 3,996 | -1.43% | estimation process |
2013 | 3,968 | -0.71% | estimation process |
2014 | 3,992 | 0.6% | estimation process |
2015 | 3,971 | -0.53% | estimation process |
2016 | 3,942 | -0.74% | estimation process |
2017 | 3,969 | 0.68% | estimation process |
2018 | 3,996 | 0.68% | estimation process |
2019 | 3,963 | -0.83% | estimation process |
2020 | 3,907 | -1.43% | estimation process |
People born in Washington (26)
People born in Washington, including politician Asa H. Willie, poet Thomas Holley Chivers, sportscaster Ernie Harwell, .
List
- Edward Porter Alexander (Confederate Army general) he was born in 26/05/1835
- Lucius Jeremiah Gartrell (Confederate Army general (1821-1891)) he was born in 07/01/1821
- James Archibald Meriwether (American politician (1806-1852)) he was born in 20/09/1806
- James Meriwether (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1789
- Robert Toombs (American politician (1810-1885)) he was born in 02/07/1810
- Clifford H. Pope (American naturalist and herpetologist) he was born in 11/04/1899
- Charley Reese (American journalist) he was born in 29/01/1937
- Eliza Frances Andrews (American writer, botanist, and teacher (1840-1931)) she was born in 10/08/1840
- Hillary Lindsey (American singer-songwriter) she was born in 01/01/1976
- Joseph Hubbard Echols (American politician) he was born in 25/12/1816
- Randy Edmunds (American football player) he was born in 24/06/1946
- Roy Partlow (American baseball player) he was born in 08/06/1911
- William Henry Pope (American soldier, lawyer, and State Senator from Texas) he was born in 15/02/1847
- Albert Hill (American gridiron football player (1896-1969)) he was born in 12/08/1896
- Tyrone Brooks (American politician) he was born in 10/10/1945
- Mickey Channell (American politician) he was born in 09/09/1942
- Randy DuBurke (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1962
- John Hunter Pope (American physician and public health officer) he was born in 12/02/1845
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Washington, GA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
Post offices near Washington
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Washington Post Office | Washington (GA) | 30673 |
Other places with the same name (30)
- Washington state of the United States of America with a population of 7,693,612 people.
- Washington , Utah city in Washington County, Kansas with a population of 31,939 people.
- Washington , Michigan township in Macomb County, Michigan with a population of 28,846 people.
- Washington , Illinois city in Tazewell County, Illinois with a population of 16,395 people.
- Washington , Missouri city in Franklin County, Missouri with a population of 14,243 people.
- Washington , Indiana city in Daviess County, Indiana, United States with a population of 12,635 people.
- Washington , North Carolina city in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America with a population of 9,487 people.
- Washington , Iowa city in Franklin County, Missouri with a population of 7,206 people.
- Washington , New Jersey borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States with a population of 6,498 people.
- Washington , New Jersey borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States with a population of 6,459 people.
- Washington , Connecticut town in Connecticut with a population of 3,419 people.
- Washington , Pennsylvania city in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,703 people.
- Washington , Maine town in Maine with a population of 1,520 people.
- Washington , Wisconsin civil town in Door County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,504 people.
- Washington , West Virginia census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia with a population of 1,175 people.
- Washington , Pennsylvania city in Washington County, Kansas with a population of 1,131 people.
- Washington , Texas city in Washington County, Kansas with a population of 1,131 people.
- Washington , Iowa city in Washington County, Kansas with a population of 1,131 people.
- Washington , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 1,104 people.
- Washington , Kansas city in Washington County, Kansas with a population of 1,065 people.
- Washington , Vermont town in Orange County, Vermont with a population of 1,014 people.
- Washington , Louisiana town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 903 people.
- Washington , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 752 people.
- Washington , Oklahoma town in Oklahoma with a population of 601 people.
- Washington , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 541 people.
- Washington , California town in California with a population of 185 people.
- Washington , Arkansas city in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 165 people.
- Washington , Nebraska city in Washington County, Kansas with a population of 161 people.
- Washington , Virginia village in Virginia with a population of 122 people.
Other cities in Wilkes County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilkes County , GA.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Tignall | 493 | Human settlement in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America |
Rayle | 188 | Human settlement in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Washington distances to largest Georgia cities