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Washington County

Alabama · 15,388 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 $42,331. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,388
−15%since 2000
from 18,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+27%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Washington County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,331
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,815 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,391
+116%since 2000
from $14,081 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+24%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(11,673)
Black26.6%(4,818)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(160)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.2%(9,623)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(10,267)
Black21.6%(3,318)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(138)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other9.5%(1,461)
Diversity Score60.8%(9,361)
Segregation Score35.1%(5,407)
Diversity Score
61
+14%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$37,619−11%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Alabama?

Washington County, Alabama has about 15,388 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Alabama earns about $42,331 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 $88,100, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Alabama?

About 14.4% 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 14.8% 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 1,306 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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