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Washington County, Mississippi had an estimated 41,181 residents on July 1, 2024, down 8.3 percent since the 2020 census base of 44,928, across 725 square miles. County output reached $1.78 bn in 2024, 1,011 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 26 7(a) approvals worth $15.9 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Washington County
How many people live in Washington County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202442,765
- Households17,113
- Average household size2.50
- Median household income$42,165
- Median age38.0
- Median gross rent$833 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$104,000
- Home value to household income2.5 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income23.7 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher22.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree9.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over28,207
- Population under 1810,961
- Share under 1825.6 percent
- Population 65 and over7,621
- Share 65 and over17.8 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6424,183
- Civilian labor force17,417
- Unemployment rate6.3 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over54.8 percent
- Rank by population among Mississippi counties18th of 82
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1150th of 3,222
Washington County is the 18th largest of 82 Mississippi counties by population. A median home costs 2.5 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 25.6 percent against 17.8 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Washington County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202441,181
- Census 2020 base population44,928
- Population change since the 2020 census base-8.34 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-721
- Births, 2024545
- Deaths, 2024603
- Natural change, 2024-58
- Net domestic migration, 2024-663
- Net international migration, 2024-1
- Total net migration, 2024-664
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-2,953
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents3105th of 3,144
The county has lost 8.34 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. The population fell in 2024 from both sources: deaths exceeded births and more people left than moved in.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Washington County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving663
- People arriving, from those returns1,294
- Tax returns filed by households leaving922
- Net household movement-259
- Adjusted gross income arriving$22.5 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-10.8 m
- Average income of an arriving household$33,938
- Average income of a leaving household$36,161
- Largest single originShelby County (56 households)
- Largest single destinationShelby County (100 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 56 | 131 | $1.2 m |
| Sunflower County | 55 | 108 | $1.5 m |
| Bolivar County | 49 | 101 | $1.4 m |
| Sharkey County | 23 | 53 | $500,000 |
| DeSoto County | 22 | 41 | $696,000 |
| Dallas County | 21 | 42 | $327,000 |
Households arriving report $2,223 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Shelby County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Washington County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.78 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.78 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 2024-0.2 percent
- GDP change over five years14.8 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Mississippi areas BEA publishes17th of 82
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1375th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$41,519
Output grew -0.2 percent in the latest year and 14.8 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Washington County
- Covered employment, annual average14,601
- Establishments reporting1,190
- Average annual pay$43,446
- Average weekly wage$836
- Health care and social assistance, employment2,465
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$37,165
- Retail trade, employment2,055
- Retail trade, average annual pay$28,621
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,522
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$20,264
- Manufacturing, employment935
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$67,081
- Transportation and warehousing, employment634
- Other services, except public administration, employment499
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 2,465 | 163 | $37,165 |
| Retail trade | 2,055 | 186 | $28,621 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,522 | 86 | $20,264 |
| Manufacturing | 935 | 30 | $67,081 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 634 | 60 | $53,099 |
| Other services, except public administration | 499 | 89 | $46,275 |
| Wholesale trade | 484 | 58 | $69,280 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 385 | 52 | $34,613 |
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 2,465 jobs, 16.9 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Washington County?
- Establishments, all industries1,011
- Employment at those establishments12,297
- Annual payroll$490.9 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents23.6
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Washington County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 20247
- Declared construction value permitted$2.0 m
- Single family units authorized7
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$280,643
- Units authorized per 1,000 households0.4
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Washington County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded26
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$15.9 m
- Average 7(a) approval$610,215
- Median 7(a) approval$239,500
- 10th percentile approval$73,500
- 90th percentile approval$1,499,500
- Largest single approval$3,686,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)482
- Jobs per approval18.5
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active12
- Distinct industries receiving approvals19
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer19.2 percent
- Loans on real estate terms5
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter17
- Franchise loans2
- Franchise share of approvals7.7 percent
- Most active lenderPlanters Bank and Trust Company (6)
The average approval of $610,215 sits well above the median of $239,500, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 19.2 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Washington County
Do SBA loans in Washington County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded2
- Paid in full2
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full2
- Status: Exempt from disclosure19
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed2
- Status: Cancelled3
Only 2 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Washington County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending2
- Greenville, approvals18
- Leland, approvals8
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 18 | $12,637,600 |
| Leland | 8 | $3,228,000 |
Greenville accounts for 18 approvals against 8 in Leland. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Washington County?
- Land area725 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Mississippi counties13th of 82
- Width, east to west31 mi
- Height, north to south36 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land59
- Establishments per square mile1.39
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Washington County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Washington County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 280177
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book6
- Of those, participating in the NFIP6
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Best Community Rating System class in the county A lower CRS class is a larger flood insurance premium discount.Class 10
- Communities carrying a CRS class1
- Radon levels in Washington County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Washington County (community 280177), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Washington County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. The best Community Rating System class among the county's communities is 10, which carries a flood insurance premium discount for policies written in that community. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
What this page does not hold.
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Feasibility studies
When a Washington County site needs a document a lender will accept.
The same data layer behind this page is the one the studies are written from. A study for a Washington County site starts with the figures you are reading, carrying the same source and period into the credit file.
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202442,765
- Households17,113
- Average household size2.50
- Median household income$42,165
- Median age38.0
Common questions
Washington County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Washington County, Mississippi?
The Census Bureau estimates 41,181 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 42,765, in 17,113 households, ranking 18th of 82 Mississippi counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Washington County's population growing?
The population has fallen 8.34 percent since the 2020 census base of 44,928, to 41,181 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 545 births against 603 deaths, with net migration of -664. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Washington County?
$42,165. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $104,000, which is 2.5 times income, and median gross rent is $833 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Washington County?
1,011 establishments, employing 12,297 people with an annual payroll of $490.9 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Washington County?
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 2,465 jobs, 16.9 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 14,601 jobs at an average annual pay of $43,446, or $836 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Washington County?
26 7(a) approvals totaling $15.9 m since FY2020, across 12 lenders, with a median approval of $239,500. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Washington County?
7 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $2.0 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Washington County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Washington County come from?
The largest single origin is Shelby County, with 56 households. Arriving households report an average income of $33,938 against $36,161 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Washington County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Washington County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Washington.
9 Census places lie wholly or partly in Washington County. All 9 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | city | 28,166 | 18 | Wholly in this county |
| Leland | city | 3,777 | 8 | Wholly in this county |
| Hollandale | city | 2,378 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Metcalfe | town | 1,068 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Glen Allan | CDP | 350 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Arcola | town | 204 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Elizabeth | CDP | 145 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Winterville | CDP | 45 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Stoneville | CDP | 0 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |