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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Washington County

Colorado · 4,812 residents · 2,518.084 sq mi
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Washington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,637. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,900. Households here earn about 32% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,812
−2%vs 2000
vs 4,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.1
−8%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Washington County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,637
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,431 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,473
−41%vs 2000
vs $17,788 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.7%
+4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,900
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$240
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $341 in 2000
US average: $450
72.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.6% in 2000
27.8% rent
1.9
−20%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(4,568)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(310)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(748)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(4,757)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(53)
Diversity Score6.6%(316)
7
−57%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.9%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.8 min
+62%vs 2000
vs 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Colorado?

Washington County, Colorado has about 4,812 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Colorado earns about $20,637 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 $38,900, and the typical rent is about $240 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Colorado?

About 11.8% 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 15.7% of people in Washington County, Colorado 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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