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Washington County

Idaho · 10,500 residents · 1,452.852 sq mi
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Washington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,126. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $163,000. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
10,500
+5%since 2000
from 9,977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+17%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K11K1990201020202024Washington County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,126
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,216
+57%since 2000
from $15,464 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+29%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(8,294)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(1,372)
Asian1%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.6%(3,253)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(8,118)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(1,662)
Asian0.8%(81)
Other3.8%(397)
Diversity Score43.5%(4,568)
Segregation Score20.3%(2,128)
Diversity Score
44
+33%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Idaho?

Washington County, Idaho has about 10,500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Idaho earns about $42,126 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Idaho expensive?

In Washington County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $163,000, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Idaho?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Idaho?

About 12.2% of people in Washington County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,950 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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