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Washington is a city in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,295 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Wilkes County . The town is often referred to as Washington-Wilkes by locals, distinguishing it from any other Washington in the United States. Washington has many claims to fame, and is considered one of the most charming and picturesque small towns in Georgia. Restored antebellum, victorian, and colonial homes shine along the narrow, tree-lined streets. Washington claims to have more antebellum homes, per capita, than any other town its size in Georgia. A vibrant downtown, centered around the town square, adds to the city's charm. The town shows off its history and beauty during the two annual Washington-Wilkes tour-of-homes, which are held the first week in April, and again in December. Noteworthy sites include the Mary Willis library, a stunning victorian building, with original Tiffany stained glass windows, and the first free public...more

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Among the most common occupations in Washington are Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 26%. Sales and office occupations, 24%. and Management, professional, and related occupations, 20%. Approximately 70 percent of workers in Washington, Georgia work for companies, 19 percent work for the government and 5 percent are self-employed.

Currently, the most commonly listed Washington Jobs are for physical therapist jobs.

The leading industries in Washington, Georgia are Manufacturing, 30%; Educational, health and social services, 16%; and Retail trade, 12%. Simply Hired's Washington job listings indicate that the following industries in Washington are hiring the most workers: Catering Services, Food Service Contractors, Convenience Stores, Petroleum Refineries and Hospitals.

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Washington, Georgia is $24,256, and the median income of households in Washington was $25,667.

Washington has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our Washington Trends data, the number of Washington, Georgia jobs has decreased by 7% since April 2008.

Population of Washington Total population 4,295 Male 44.21% Female 55.79% Median age 38.6     Washington Housing Owner-occupied homes 66.6% Median cost of a home $65,600 Median mortgage payment $453 Renter-occupied homes 33.4% Vacant housing 9.9% Median monthly rent $351     Average Income Median for all male full-time $27,281 Median for all female full-time $21,230     Household Income Less than $10,000 24% $10,000 to $14,999 11% $15,000 to $24,999 14% $25,000 to $34,999 16% $35,000 to $49,999 16% $50,000 to $74,999 12% $75,000 to $99,999 5% $100,000 to $149,999 2% $150,000 to $199,999 0% $200,000 or more 1%

Education Less than 9th grade 14% 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 21% High school graduate 33% Some college, no degree 15% Associate's degree 3% Bachelor's degree 9% Graduate degree 6%     Marital Status Never married 33% Currently married 42% Separated 4% Widowed 10% Divorced 11%     Race White 38% Black or African American 61% Asian 0% Other 0%     Washington Commute Carpool 17.3% Public transportation 0.0% Average travel time 17 minutes

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