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Washington County

Indiana · 28,262 residents · 513.689 sq mi
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Washington County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,722. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $100,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
28,262
+4%since 2000
from 27,223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+9%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K25K26K27K29K1990201020202024Washington County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,722
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,630 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,278
+15%since 2000
from $16,748 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(26,749)
Black0.1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(200)
Asian0.2%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(697)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(27,539)
Black0.2%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(304)
Asian0.3%(86)
Other1.1%(300)
Diversity Score6.5%(1,848)
Diversity Score
7
+155%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Indiana?

Washington County, Indiana has about 28,262 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Indiana earns about $39,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Indiana expensive?

In Washington County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $100,200, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Indiana?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Indiana?

About 16.9% of people in Washington County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,545 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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