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Washington County

Maine · 32,856 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 $34,859. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,300. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
32,856
−3%since 2000
from 33,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+14%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K32K33K34K36K1990201020202024Washington County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,859
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,869 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,401
+37%since 2000
from $14,119 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−39.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
38.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+15%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(31,640)
Black0.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(274)
Asian0.3%(101)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(1,188)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(29,998)
Black0.4%(132)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(452)
Asian0.5%(148)
Other6%(1,985)
Diversity Score19.4%(6,378)
Diversity Score
19
+455%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Maine?

Washington County, Maine has about 32,856 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Maine earns about $34,859 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 $102,300, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Maine?

About 19.0% 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 19.8% 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 2,452 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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