CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington County

Missouri · 23,344 residents · 759.866 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Washington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,112. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,900. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% 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

Total population
23,344
+15%since 1990
from 20,380 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.2
+10%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K23K24K26K1990201020202024Washington County
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,112
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,117 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,934
+69%since 1990
from $7,650 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.8%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 27.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$364
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
20.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−8%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(19,887)
Black1.8%(361)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(95)
Asian0.2%(50)
Diversity Score7%(1,433)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(22,159)
Black2.5%(577)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(170)
Asian0.1%(35)
Diversity Score8.3%(1,935)
Diversity Score
8
+18%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.5%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 50.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
−6%since 1990
from 31.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Washington County

Winston County
Pop 23,829
Cleburne County
Pop 25,672
Columbia County
Pop 21,894
McDuffie County
Pop 21,640
Places similar to Washington County
Head to head

Compare Washington County to nearby counties

WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
Crawford County
Income$57,629+113%
Home value$172,600+246%
Population22,929−4%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
Iron County
Income$48,850+80%
Home value$119,300+139%
Population9,318−61%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
St. Francois County
Income$57,477+112%
Home value$169,300+239%
Population67,809+185%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$82,851+206%
Home value$237,200+375%
Population233,132+879%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Missouri?

Washington County, Missouri has about 23,344 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Missouri earns about $27,112 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Missouri expensive?

In Washington County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $49,900, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Missouri?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Missouri?

About 20.8% of people in Washington County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,964 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

6 census tracts
Census Tract 4602Census Tract 4603Census Tract 4604Census Tract 4605Census Tract 4601.01Census Tract 4601.02
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 63664ZIP 63630ZIP 63660ZIP 63648ZIP 63071ZIP 63622ZIP 63626ZIP 63030ZIP 63631ZIP 63674
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Missouri
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →