COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Washington County

Arkansas · 113,409 residents · 941.45 sq mi

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Washington County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,124. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 44,306 residents. Median home value is $56,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.8

US median: 33.0

Average education

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 16%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

113,409

−28%vs 2000

vs 157,715 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

120 / sq mi

−28%vs 2000

vs 168 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.8

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 30.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024257K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$23,124

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $34,691 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,625

−33%vs 2000

vs $17,347 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

14.6%

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 14.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$56,100

−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $88,300 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$352

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $490 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

61.6%

+2.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 59.5% in 2000

38.4% rent

Afford Score

2.4

−5%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic84.6%(133,368)

Black2.2%(3,408)

Hispanic / Latino8.2%(12,932)

Asian1.5%(2,396)

Other0%

Diversity Score27.9%(44,004)

1990

White, non-Hispanic95.9%(108,766)

Black1.4%(1,549)

Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1,477)

Asian0.9%(1,028)

Other1.8%(2,066)

Diversity Score12.9%(14,595)

Diversity Score

−54%vs 2000

vs 28 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.0%

−4.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 24.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

73.2%

−6.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

7.8%

−2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.6 min

+46%vs 2000

vs 12.7 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Arkansas?

Washington County, Arkansas has about 113,409 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Arkansas earns about $23,124 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Arkansas expensive?

In Washington County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $56,100, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Arkansas?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Arkansas?

About 14.6% of people in Washington County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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