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Washington County

Alabama · 14,822 residents (2025 est.) · 1,080.255 sq mi
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Washington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,042. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 2,954 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $159,700. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,143
−16%since 2000
from 18,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−12%since 2009
from 16 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+28%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,822 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Washington County
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(845)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(820)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(793)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(842)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.7%(1,172)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.8%(1,635)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410%(1,511)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.7%(1,920)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416%(2,421)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.4%(1,882)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(1,079)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(223)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,042
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,815 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,670
+132%since 2000
from $14,081 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+6%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,700
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(11,673)
Black26.6%(4,818)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(160)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic65%(9,843)
Black24.1%(3,642)
Hispanic / Latino1%(159)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other9.7%(1,472)
Diversity Score
64
Unchangedsince 2009
from 63 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
43
+22%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(124)
Spaniard0.2%(29)
Cuban0%(5)
Asian origin
Chinese0.2%(27)
Ancestry
American9.7%(1,462)
English8.7%(1,311)
Irish6.4%(971)
German3.5%(534)
Italian1.1%(170)
Scottish1.1%(162)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(119)
French0.5%(82)
Swedish0.2%(32)
Dutch0.2%(25)
Norwegian0.1%(22)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian0.1%(14)
Portuguese0.1%(12)
Welsh0.1%(12)
Greek0.1%(11)
Nigerian0.1%(9)
Arab0.1%(8)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
Syrian0.1%(8)
British0%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.5%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.2%
+27.7 ptssince 2017
from 53.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27%(1,686)
Married62.2%(3,874)
Widowed2.6%(163)
Divorced8.2%(510)
Women 15+
Never married22.1%(1,429)
Married57.2%(3,693)
Widowed9.7%(625)
Divorced10.9%(705)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Alabama?

Washington County, Alabama has about 15,143 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington County, Alabama?

The typical household in Washington County, Alabama earns about $61,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Alabama expensive?

In Washington County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $159,700, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Alabama?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Alabama?

About 17.1% of people in Washington County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,551 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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