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Washington County

Florida · 25,318 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 $37,260. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 12% 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 $120,800. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,318
+21%since 2000
from 20,973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+11%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K19K21K24K26K1990201020202024Washington County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,260
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,922 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,375
+29%since 2000
from $14,980 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+41%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(19,484)
Black12.8%(3,236)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(924)
Asian0.5%(132)
Other3.5%(890)
Diversity Score44.5%(11,269)
Segregation Score33.3%(8,421)
Diversity Score
45
+25%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$110,200−9%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$49,149+32%
Home value$120,800same
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Home value$425,100+252%
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Home value$145,300+20%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Florida?

Washington County, Florida has about 25,318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Florida earns about $37,260 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 $120,800, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Florida?

About 12.1% 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 23.8% 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 8,399 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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