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Washington County

Colorado · 4,732 residents (2025 est.) · 2,518.084 sq mi
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Washington County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $226,200. Households here earn about 30% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,831
−2%since 2000
from 4,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+3%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,732 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Washington County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(252)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(342)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(275)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(244)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(280)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.6%(560)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.1%(634)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.7%(516)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.3%(642)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413%(627)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.8%(282)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.7%(177)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,167
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,431 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,774
+107%since 2000
from $17,788 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−1%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,200
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$947
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+31%since 2009
from 2.6 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-Hispanic92.7%(4,568)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(310)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(4,023)
Black1.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(569)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other3.3%(159)
Diversity Score
36
+46%since 2009
from 25 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
5
−68%since 2020
from 17 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
Mexican9.7%(467)
Spaniard0.6%(29)
Puerto Rican0.3%(15)
Panamanian0.2%(8)
Dominican0.1%(5)
Cuban0.1%(4)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(20)
Cambodian0.1%(6)
Ancestry
German27.8%(1,343)
English11.9%(577)
Irish11.6%(559)
American5.4%(259)
Norwegian1.8%(87)
Dutch1.6%(77)
Swedish1.5%(74)
Italian1.3%(64)
Scottish1.2%(58)
French1.1%(51)
Russian0.9%(42)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(34)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
British0.6%(27)
Czech0.6%(27)
Polish0.6%(27)
Danish0.5%(24)
Welsh0.4%(21)
Brazilian0.2%(11)
Swiss0.2%(11)
Greek0.2%(10)
Belgian0.1%(7)
Lithuanian0.1%(7)
Arab0.1%(4)
Moroccan0.1%(4)
Croatian0.1%(4)
Portuguese0.1%(3)
Slovak0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% 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
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28%(576)
Married56.5%(1,164)
Widowed3.4%(70)
Divorced12.1%(250)
Women 15+
Never married12.5%(238)
Married64.4%(1,225)
Widowed12%(229)
Divorced11%(210)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Colorado?

Washington County, Colorado has about 4,831 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Colorado earns about $67,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Colorado expensive?

In Washington County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $226,200, and the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Colorado?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Colorado?

About 8.1% of people in Washington County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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