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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington County

Alabama · 18,097 residents · 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 $30,815. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $51,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,097
+8%since 1990
from 16,694 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.9
+12%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,815
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,082 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,081
+69%since 1990
from $8,340 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.5%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$269
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
88.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 87.2% in 1990
11.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(10,997)
Black27.7%(4,624)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(45)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score61%(10,184)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(11,673)
Black26.6%(4,818)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(160)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score53.2%(9,623)
Diversity Score
53
−13%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.3%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+4%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Washington County to nearby counties

WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
Greene County
Income$54,276+76%
Home value$92,700+79%
Population13,707−8%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
Clarke County
Income$49,249+60%
Home value$121,700+135%
Population22,014+49%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
Wayne County
Income$37,619+22%
Home value$91,100+76%
Population19,807+34%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$47,813+55%
Home value$123,400+138%
Population11,904−20%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Alabama?

Washington County, Alabama has about 18,097 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Alabama earns about $30,815 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 $51,800, and the typical rent is about $269 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Alabama?

About 8.6% 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 18.5% of people in Washington County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,403 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 442Census Tract 440Census Tract 439Census Tract 441Census Tract 443
14 ZIP codes
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