Washington County | |
|---|---|
 A farm in Greenwich | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of New York | |
 New York's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 43°18′N 73°24′W / 43.3°N 73.4°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| Founded | March 12, 1772[a] (Took its name on April 2, 1784) |
| Named for | George Washington |
| Seat | Fort Edward |
| Largest village | Hudson Falls |
| Area | |
| • Total | 846 sq mi (2,190 km2) |
| • Land | 831 sq mi (2,150 km2) |
| • Water | 15 sq mi (40 km2) 1.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 61,302 [1] |
| • Estimate (2023) | 60,047  |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 21st |
| Website | www |
Washington County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 61,302.[2] The county seat is Fort Edward.[3] The county was named for U.S. President George Washington. The county is part of the Capital District region of the state.
- ^ "US Census 2020 Population Dataset Tables for New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ^ "2020 US Census: Saratoga, Hamilton, And Warren Counties All Post Population Gains". August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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