County-level Census Bureau data covering income, housing, demographics, education, employment, and more. Counties are the primary administrative division in the U.S. and the most common unit for comparing local conditions across a state.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Washington County
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- The median household income in Washington County is $75,652 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Washington County?
- The poverty rate in Washington County is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- $149,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Washington County?
- The median gross rent in Washington County is $776 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Washington County residents have a college degree?
- 24.4% of adults in Washington County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,682
Median Income
$75,652
Median Home Value
$149,800
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.1%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,889 (+22.5%)
Home Value:
+$36,300 (+32%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.2 pp (+4.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.5 pp (+16.7%)
Unemployment:
-0.6 pp (-12.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
13,682
Median Age
44.0
Female
49.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 95.1%
Black 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Other 0.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.0%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$75,652
±$4,315
-$6,050 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$82,812
Median Family Income
$94,529
Poverty Rate
4.4%
-3.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
7.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
10.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
29.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.1%
$10–15k
3.4%
$15–25k
5.9%
$25–35k
6.5%
$35–50k
12.7%
$50–75k
17.9%
$75–100k
16.5%
$100–150k
20.2%
$150–200k
8.6%
$200k+
5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
6,402
Owner-Occupied
81.2%
Renter-Occupied
18.8%
Vacancy Rate
10.6%
Median Home Value
$149,800
-$100,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$776
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
21.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.3%
$50–100k
20.1%
$100–200k
21.7%
$200–300k
20.2%
$300–500k
8.5%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.0%
$500–1k
60.2%
$1–1.5k
23.9%
$1.5–2k
0.5%
$2.5–3.5k
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.3%
1 vehicle
28.1%
2 vehicles
36.3%
3+
33.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.8%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
1.3%
20+ units
0.3%
Mobile home
8.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
21.3%
1940–1969
5.9%
1970–1999
15.9%
2000–2009
8.7%
2010+
4.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
24.4%
-12.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.0%
Some College / Associate
21.3%
Less Than High School
3.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
-1.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.6%
Self-Employed
9.9%
Government Workers
12.8%
Private For-Profit
77.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.6%
Manufacturing
16.4%
Retail
12.5%
Agriculture
9.2%
Prof. Services
7.9%
Construction
6.7%
Arts/Entmt.
5.6%
Transportation
4.9%
Finance
4.3%
Public Admin
3.6%
Wholesale
3.5%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Management
34.5%
Sales
17.4%
Production
17.2%
Construction
15.9%
Food Prep
15.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.8 min
Drove Alone
82.6%
Carpool
7.0%
Public Transit
0.1%
Work from Home
6.6%
Walked
2.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
5,722
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
53.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.0%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
4.8%
15–19
7.3%
20–24
4.6%
25–34
11.0%
35–44
11.9%
45–54
12.3%
55–64
6.4%
65–74
9.1%
75–84
12.3%
85+
6.9%
Under 18: 21.0%
Working age (18–64): 79.0%
65 and over: 21.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.6%
Naturalized Citizen
51.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
47.7%
Asia
27.3%
Latin America
13.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.1%
With a Disability
13.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.7%
Uninsured
3.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.4%
Has a Computer
91.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Washington County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Washington County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | 51 | 102 |
| Other flows - Midwest | 45 | 63 |
| St. Clair County | 44 | 80 |
| Clinton County | 43 | 73 |
| Jefferson County | 35 | 64 |
| Perry County | 26 | 34 |
| Other flows - South | 25 | 49 |