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Washington County

Maine · 31,334 residents (2025 est.) · 2,562.725 sq mi
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Washington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,024. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,800. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,331
−8%since 2000
from 33,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 13 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+20%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:31,334 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
31K32K33K34K36K1990201020202024Washington County
202431K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.6%(1,449)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(1,617)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(1,622)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.9%(1,859)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(1,490)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.6%(3,016)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.8%(3,398)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(3,645)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.9%(4,982)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.9%(4,980)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.9%(2,470)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.6%(803)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,024
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,869 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,745
+139%since 2000
from $14,119 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+8%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
34.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(31,640)
Black0.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(274)
Asian0.3%(101)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(27,440)
Black0.7%(234)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(796)
Asian0.3%(104)
Other8.8%(2,757)
Diversity Score
28
+51%since 2009
from 19 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
28
−24%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.1%(342)
Puerto Rican0.5%(169)
Cuban0.3%(85)
Honduran0.1%(32)
Dominican0.1%(26)
Peruvian0.1%(25)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(46)
Chinese0%(13)
Korean0%(13)
Uzbek0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English24.2%(7,595)
Irish13.1%(4,110)
German7.2%(2,264)
American6.4%(2,018)
French4.9%(1,525)
Scottish4.8%(1,490)
Italian3.4%(1,054)
Swedish1.7%(518)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(497)
Polish1.5%(458)
Canadian1%(308)
+ 33 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.8%(237)
British0.5%(150)
Dutch0.4%(120)
Hungarian0.3%(108)
Lithuanian0.3%(106)
Portuguese0.3%(99)
Greek0.3%(96)
Welsh0.3%(96)
Russian0.3%(84)
Czech0.3%(79)
Danish0.2%(73)
Arab0.2%(63)
Finnish0.2%(63)
Swiss0.2%(56)
Lebanese0.1%(35)
Austrian0.1%(32)
Ukrainian0.1%(28)
Armenian0.1%(22)
West Indian0.1%(21)
Slovak0.1%(19)
Croatian0.1%(18)
Kenyan0.1%(18)
Jordanian0%(13)
Haitian0%(8)
Israeli0%(4)
Latvian0%(4)
Belgian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.2%(3,789)
Married54%(7,018)
Widowed4.2%(550)
Divorced12.6%(1,637)
Women 15+
Never married23.9%(3,264)
Married49%(6,688)
Widowed12.5%(1,702)
Divorced14.6%(1,995)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Maine?

Washington County, Maine has about 31,331 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Maine earns about $56,024 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Maine expensive?

In Washington County, Maine, the median home is worth about $161,800, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Maine?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Maine?

About 17.1% of people in Washington County, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,977 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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