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Washington County

Colorado · 4,817 residents · 2,518.084 sq mi
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Washington County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,181. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,200. Households here earn about 32% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,817
−2%since 2000
from 4,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+6%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Washington County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,181
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,431 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,224
+59%since 2000
from $17,788 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+34%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(4,057)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(516)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other1.8%(86)
Diversity Score30.2%(1,456)
Segregation Score16.7%(803)
Diversity Score
30
+99%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Colorado?

Washington County, Colorado has about 4,817 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Colorado earns about $51,181 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 $162,200, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Colorado?

About 21.0% 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 12.3% 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 5 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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