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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington County

Florida · 20,973 residents · 584.677 sq mi
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Washington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,922. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $64,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,973
+24%since 1990
from 16,919 in 1990
1990 – 2025
36 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 29 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+4%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K19K21K24K26K1990201020202024Washington County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,922
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,266 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,980
+70%since 1990
from $8,794 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.2%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$383
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
81.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
18.1% rent
2.3
+6%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(13,991)
Black14.7%(2,494)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(134)
Asian0.5%(84)
Diversity Score38.1%(6,450)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(16,876)
Black13.5%(2,828)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(483)
Asian0.3%(71)
Diversity Score35.7%(7,497)
36
−6%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.2%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
−3%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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, Florida?

Washington County, Florida has about 20,973 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Florida earns about $27,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Florida expensive?

In Washington County, Florida, the median home is worth about $64,400, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Florida?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Florida?

About 19.2% of people in Washington County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,054 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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