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Washington County

Iowa · 21,704 residents · 568.828 sq mi
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Washington County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,710. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $118,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,704
+5%since 2000
from 20,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+7%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Washington County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,710
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,103 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,979
+32%since 2000
from $18,221 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(19,838)
Black0.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(564)
Asian0.2%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(1,648)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(20,114)
Black0.6%(140)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,138)
Asian0.3%(72)
Other1.4%(303)
Diversity Score17.9%(3,883)
Diversity Score
18
+124%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$62,329+23%
Home value$118,700same
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$74,935+48%
Home value$308,600+160%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$77,354+53%
Home value$150,100+27%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Home value$164,300+39%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Iowa?

Washington County, Iowa has about 21,704 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Iowa earns about $50,710 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Iowa expensive?

In Washington County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $118,600, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Iowa?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Iowa?

About 10.7% of people in Washington County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,092 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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