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Washington County

Arkansas · 203,065 residents · 941.45 sq mi
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Washington County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,303. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $154,900. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
203,065
+29%since 2000
from 157,715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
216 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
99K142K185K228K271K1990201020202024Washington County
2024257K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,303
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,691 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,421
+29%since 2000
from $17,347 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
44.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(150,546)
Black2.9%(5,828)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(31,458)
Asian2.2%(4,372)
Other5%(10,100)
Diversity Score52.3%(106,168)
Diversity Score
52
+87%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Arkansas?

Washington County, Arkansas has about 203,065 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Arkansas earns about $42,303 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 $154,900, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Arkansas?

About 27.4% 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 17.9% of people in Washington County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89,656 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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