Washington
City in Wilkes County, Georgia
Washington is a city in Wilkes County, Georgia, with 3,754 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 607 ft (185 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tignall, 9.1 miles N.
- 3,754residents (2020 Census)
- 607 ftelevation · 185 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 19.9 km²
- 488 / sq mipopulation density
- 30673ZIP code
About Washington
Washington is a city in and the county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States. Under its original name, Heard's Fort, it was for a brief time during the American Revolutionary War the Georgia state capital. It is noteworthy as the place where the Confederacy voted to dissolve itself, effectively ending the American Civil War.
As of the 2020 census, Washington had a population of 3,754.
The city is often referred to as Washington-Wilkes, to distinguish it from other places named Washington.
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Living in Washington
- Median household income
- $54,219
- Median home value
- $144,500
- Median rent
- $842/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Washington had 3,754 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,754 |
|---|---|
| Density | 488 per sq mi (188 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Washington at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wilkes County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,754 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.70 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7352° N, 82.7423° W |
| ZIP code | 30673 |
| Official website | cityofwashingtonga.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1380704 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Washington
- Tignall9.1 mi N
- Rayle10.3 mi W
- Sharon12.3 mi S
- Crawfordville15.3 mi SW
- Lincolnton15.7 mi E
- Norwood18.9 mi S
- Camak20.4 mi S
- Union Point20.8 mi SW
- Woodville22.1 mi W
- Warrenton23.1 mi S
- Lexington23.1 mi NW
- Willington, SC23.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Washington
What county is Washington in?
Washington is in Wilkes County, Georgia.
What is the population of Washington, GA?
3,754 people lived in Washington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Washington, GA?
The ZIP code of Washington is 30673.
What is the elevation of Washington?
607 feet (185 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Washington?
Tignall (9.1 mi), Rayle (10.3 mi), Sharon (12.3 mi), Crawfordville (15.3 mi), Lincolnton (15.7 mi).
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