Washington County, county in Mississippi, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 42,837 inhabitants. The county was created 197 years ago in 1827. Its county seat is Greenville.
There are 6 city/town in Washington County, MS. The largest city of Washington County is City of Greenville with a population of 30,686. Other cities include, Greenville population 28,315, Leland population 3,659, Hollandale population 2,242, Metcalfe population 935
Washington County is located in western Mississippi. Some of the notable cities and towns in Washington County include:
Greenville - Greenville is the county seat and largest city in Washington County. It had a population of 30,845 as of 2020. Greenville is located on the Mississippi River and is known for blues music culture.
Leland - Leland is a city located west of Greenville, also situated along the Mississippi River. It had a population of 3,766 as of 2020. The Highway 61 Blues Museum is located here.
Metcalfe - Metcalfe is a small town located northeast of Greenville. It had a population of 1,020 as of 2020. Metcalfe hosts an annual Broadwater Festival.
Hollandale - Hollandale is a rural town located south of Leland. It had a population of 3,410 as of 2020.
Arcola - Arcola is an unincorporated community along Highway 1 north of Hollandale. It was an early farming settlement.
In summary, Washington County contains fertile Mississippi Delta farmland and historic river towns focused around Greenville, the vibrant regional hub of northwest Mississippi.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Arcola | City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States of America | 315 |
City of Greenville | City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States | 30,686 |
Greenville | City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States | 28,315 |
Hollandale | City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States | 2,242 |
Leland | City in Washington County, Mississippi, USA | 3,659 |
Metcalfe | Town in Washington County, Mississippi, United States | 935 |