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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington County

Maine · 33,941 residents · 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 $25,869. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,200. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

33,941
−4%since 1990
from 35,308 in 1990
1990 – 2025
13 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 14 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+14%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31K32K33K34K36K1990201020202024Washington County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,869
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,993 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,119
+47%since 1990
from $9,607 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$408
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
77.7%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
22.3% rent
2.6
−4%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(33,704)
Black0.2%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(164)
Asian0.2%(88)
Diversity Score11.9%(4,214)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(31,640)
Black0.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(274)
Asian0.3%(101)
Diversity Score3.5%(1,188)
4
−71%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−29%since 1990
from 20.4 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, Maine?

Washington County, Maine has about 33,941 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Maine earns about $25,869 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 $66,200, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Maine?

About 14.7% 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 19.0% 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 1,367 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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