Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
15434
Sex Ratio
98.6 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.9 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.07 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Washington County, AL is experiencing a notable decline in population, with a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.07% and a one-year growth rate of -0.9%. The median age of 43.7 is higher than the state average of 39.3, indicating an aging population, with 19.8% over 65 years old. The county's age dependency ratio of 67.8 suggests a significant proportion of dependents relative to the working-age population. Compared to other counties in Alabama, Washington County's demographic trends reflect challenges similar to those in counties like Mobile and Calhoun, which also show stagnant or declining populations.
Dependency Rate
67.8 %
Median Age
43.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
19.8 %
Active Aging Index
121.1 %
Old Dependency Rate
33.2 %
Young Dependency Rate
34.6 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
5506
Married-couple Household
3125
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.59 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
4.66 %
Average Household Size
2.78 p
Average Family Size
3.3 p
Household with Children (%)
28.7 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
38.7 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
29 %
Now Married
53.5 %
Widowed
8 %
Divorced
9.5 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.