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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington County

Maryland · 131,923 residents · 457.784 sq mi
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Washington County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,617. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $113,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

131,923
+9%since 1990
from 121,393 in 1990
1990 – 2025
288 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 265 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+8%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
118K128K139K149K159K1990201020202024Washington County
2024156K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,617
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,632 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,062
+55%since 1990
from $12,970 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$113,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$482
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $358 in 1990
US average: $602
65.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
34.4% rent
2.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(112,764)
Black6.1%(7,375)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(732)
Asian0.5%(657)
Diversity Score18%(21,804)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(117,518)
Black7.7%(10,150)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,570)
Asian0.8%(1,043)
Diversity Score22.5%(29,692)
23
+25%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.8%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Maryland?

Washington County, Maryland has about 131,923 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Maryland earns about $40,617 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Maryland expensive?

In Washington County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $113,500, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Maryland?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Maryland?

About 9.5% of people in Washington County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,530 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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