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Washington County

Florida · 24,896 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 $36,216. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,896
+19%since 2000
from 20,973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+4%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K19K21K24K26K1990201020202024Washington County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,216
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,922 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,470
+23%since 2000
from $14,980 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+24%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(16,876)
Black13.5%(2,828)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(483)
Asian0.3%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.7%(7,497)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(19,551)
Black14.9%(3,698)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(733)
Asian0.5%(131)
Other4%(1,004)
Diversity Score46.2%(11,513)
Diversity Score
46
+29%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$110,200+6%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$49,149+36%
Home value$120,800+16%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$81,986+126%
Home value$425,100+310%
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Home value$145,300+40%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Florida?

Washington County, Florida has about 24,896 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Florida earns about $36,216 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 $103,800, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Florida?

About 12.8% 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 19.3% 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 7,977 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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