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 $55,457 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Washington County?
- The poverty rate in Washington County is 13.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- $184,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Washington County?
- The median gross rent in Washington County is $1,210 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Washington County residents have a college degree?
- 22.2% of adults in Washington County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
44,687
Median Income
$55,457
Median Home Value
$184,900
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.4%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,590 (+15.9%)
Home Value:
+$53,100 (+40.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.3 pp (-2.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.4 pp (+18.1%)
Unemployment:
-0.3 pp (-4.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
44,687
Median Age
38.0
Female
54.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 14.7%
Black 73.7%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Other 3.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.3%
Chinese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.7%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$55,457
±$3,111
-$6,960 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$75,419
Median Family Income
$67,494
Poverty Rate
13.0%
+1.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
19.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
25.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.6%
$10–15k
5.0%
$15–25k
8.9%
$25–35k
6.9%
$35–50k
16.6%
$50–75k
19.2%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
11.4%
$150–200k
6.7%
$200k+
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
20,653
Owner-Occupied
55.5%
Renter-Occupied
44.5%
Vacancy Rate
10.3%
Median Home Value
$184,900
-$7,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,210
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
27.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
47.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.2%
$50–100k
11.1%
$100–200k
20.9%
$200–300k
26.1%
$300–500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.8%
$500–1k
17.7%
$1–1.5k
49.8%
$1.5–2k
16.2%
$2–2.5k
6.0%
$2.5–3.5k
0.8%
$3.5k+
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
22.7%
1 vehicle
44.1%
2 vehicles
25.4%
3+
7.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
17.8%
Single-fam. att.
56.6%
2–4 units
2.8%
5–19 units
7.0%
20+ units
4.5%
Mobile home
0.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
26.5%
1940–1969
16.7%
1970–1999
5.6%
2000–2009
2.2%
2010+
3.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
22.2%
-4.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.2%
Some College / Associate
23.1%
Less Than High School
3.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
+1.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
11.9%
Self-Employed
4.3%
Government Workers
22.0%
Private For-Profit
73.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.1%
Prof. Services
12.4%
Public Admin
12.3%
Retail
11.3%
Arts/Entmt.
8.5%
Transportation
7.3%
Finance
4.7%
Construction
3.9%
Manufacturing
3.2%
Wholesale
2.3%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
34.0%
Food Prep
23.1%
Sales
22.5%
Production
14.8%
Construction
5.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
31.9 min
Drove Alone
59.9%
Carpool
6.4%
Public Transit
17.3%
Work from Home
11.9%
Walked
2.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
18,517
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
21.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.5%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
15.1%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
10.4%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
11.1%
85+
4.2%
Under 18: 23.2%
Working age (18–64): 76.8%
65 and over: 17.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.0%
Naturalized Citizen
64.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
39.9%
Asia
30.0%
Africa
26.9%
Europe
2.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.4%
With a Disability
16.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.4%
Has a Computer
91.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson County | 60 | 140 |
| Marion County | 49 | 99 |
| Other flows - South | 33 | 50 |
| Other flows - Midwest | 24 | 42 |
| Jefferson County | 23 | 34 |