the county was 81.72% White, 13.69% Black or African American, 1.54% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. 2.30% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 7,931 households, out of which 30.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.93. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.40% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.50% from 25 to 44, 24.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 105.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.90 males. The median income for a household in the county was $27,922, and the median income for a family was $33,057. Males had a median income of $26,597 versus $20,198 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,980. About 15.40% of families and 19.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.90% of those under age 18 and 19.40% of those age 65 or over. Education The Washington County School District includes: Kate Smith Elementary School Vernon Elementary School Roulhac Middle School Vernon Middle School Chipley High School Vernon High School Washington Public Library System Washington County Public Library system has four branches: Washington County Public Library (Chipley Library) Sam Mitchell Public Library Wausau Public Library Sunny Hills Public Library Media The Washington County News Foster Folly News The Chipley Bugle Communities Cities Chipley Vernon Towns Caryville Ebro Wausau Unincorporated communities Crow Five Points Gilberts Mill Greenhead Hinson's Crossroads Holmes Valley New Hope Poplar Head Red Head Sunny Hills Transportation Airports Washington County is served by Tri-County Airport in Bonifay. This public use general aviation airport is 5.3 miles northwest of Chipley. It has a 5400-foot runway, passenger terminal and two instrument approaches. Washington County appoints three of the nine-member board of directors which governs the airport. Major highways Interstate 10 US 90 State Road 20 State