Washington County, AL is a small rural county located in the southern part of the state. It has a population of 15,574 and a population density of 14.79 people per square mile, much lower than the US average of 93.29 people per square mile. Despite its small size and population, Washington County provides plenty of activities and opportunities for its residents. There are local businesses such as grocery stores, restaurants, banks and retail stores to serve the community’s needs. Year-round outdoor activities like camping, hiking, swimming, fishing or hunting can be enjoyed at one of the area’s many parks or recreation areas. Other demographics organizations like libraries and civic centers offer resources to support education and entertainment in the area. Local sports events like high school football games draw large crowds during fall months in Washington County.
The population in Washington County is 15,574. There are 14 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Washington County is 43.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Washington County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Washington County
- 50.8% are married
- 10.9% are divorced
- 34.1% are married with children
- 11.1% have children, but are single
Race in Washington County
- 65.1% are White
- 24.6% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 7.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander