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Washington County

Maryland · 154,705 residents · 457.784 sq mi
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Washington County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,510. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $221,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
154,705
+17%since 2000
from 131,923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
338 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+10%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
118K128K139K149K159K1990201020202024Washington County
2024156K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,510
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,617 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,525
+57%since 2000
from $20,062 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$931
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+25%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(117,518)
Black7.7%(10,150)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,570)
Asian0.8%(1,043)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(29,692)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(115,223)
Black11.1%(17,241)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(10,289)
Asian2%(3,083)
Other4.1%(6,413)
Diversity Score51%(78,836)
Segregation Score36.8%(56,975)
Diversity Score
51
+126%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+72%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$240,600+9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Maryland?

Washington County, Maryland has about 154,705 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Maryland earns about $63,510 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 $221,700, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Maryland?

About 22.4% 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 12.0% 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 33,312 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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