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 $77,487 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Washington County?
- The poverty rate in Washington County is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- $220,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Washington County?
- The median gross rent in Washington County is $922 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Washington County residents have a college degree?
- 32.8% of adults in Washington County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
209,778
Median Income
$77,487
Median Home Value
$220,600
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.9%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,944 (+21.9%)
Home Value:
+$52,700 (+31.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.3 pp (-4.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.8 pp (+9.3%)
Unemployment:
-0.1 pp (-2%)
Demographics
Total Population
209,778
Median Age
44.0
Female
50.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 90.1%
Black 3.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Other 0.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.4%
Chinese
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.7%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$77,487
±$1,747
+$1,406 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$108,486
Median Family Income
$102,913
Poverty Rate
5.8%
-2.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
10.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
29.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.0%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
7.2%
$25–35k
6.6%
$35–50k
10.7%
$50–75k
16.8%
$75–100k
13.0%
$100–150k
18.1%
$150–200k
9.5%
$200k+
10.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
97,476
Owner-Occupied
76.4%
Renter-Occupied
23.6%
Vacancy Rate
10.1%
Median Home Value
$220,600
-$19,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$922
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
31.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.0%
$50–100k
10.9%
$100–200k
12.9%
$200–300k
22.9%
$300–500k
21.2%
$500k–$1M
10.2%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.8%
$500–1k
47.6%
$1–1.5k
26.8%
$1.5–2k
10.2%
$2–2.5k
1.9%
$2.5–3.5k
0.2%
$3.5k+
1.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.6%
1 vehicle
32.7%
2 vehicles
38.9%
3+
20.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.0%
Single-fam. att.
7.3%
2–4 units
2.7%
5–19 units
2.2%
20+ units
3.9%
Mobile home
5.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
26.2%
1940–1969
6.5%
1970–1999
12.6%
2000–2009
8.6%
2010+
6.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
94.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
32.8%
-1.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
12.3%
Some College / Associate
15.0%
Less Than High School
1.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.0%
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
-0.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
13.8%
Self-Employed
5.1%
Government Workers
9.9%
Private For-Profit
85.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.7%
Retail
11.7%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Prof. Services
10.3%
Construction
9.0%
Arts/Entmt.
7.6%
Finance
6.4%
Transportation
6.0%
Public Admin
3.4%
Agriculture
2.6%
Wholesale
2.3%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
Management
41.2%
Sales
20.3%
Food Prep
15.5%
Production
12.7%
Construction
10.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.7 min
Drove Alone
75.2%
Carpool
6.9%
Public Transit
0.8%
Work from Home
13.8%
Walked
2.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
87,665
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
49.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.0%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
5.2%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
11.3%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
12.6%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
7.8%
75–84
12.8%
85+
6.0%
Under 18: 19.7%
Working age (18–64): 80.3%
65 and over: 21.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.2%
Naturalized Citizen
54.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
40.1%
Latin America
28.0%
Europe
22.0%
Africa
7.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.7%
With a Disability
14.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.0%
Uninsured
4.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.0%
Has a Computer
92.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.6%
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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County | 1,942 | 3,265 |
| Other flows - South | 666 | 1,133 |
| Westmoreland County | 290 | 465 |
| Other flows - Midwest | 243 | 418 |
| Fayette County | 209 | 342 |
| Greene County | 141 | 231 |
| Other flows - West | 138 | 251 |
| Other flows - Northeast | 129 | 207 |
| Beaver County | 82 | 126 |
| Butler County | 80 | 111 |