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Washington County

Missouri · 25,195 residents · 759.866 sq mi
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Washington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,901. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,195
+8%since 2000
from 23,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+11%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,901
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,112 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,867
+30%since 2000
from $12,934 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−37.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+25%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(22,159)
Black2.5%(577)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(170)
Asian0.1%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(1,935)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(23,969)
Black2.2%(554)
Hispanic / Latino1%(255)
Asian0.2%(48)
Other1.5%(373)
Diversity Score11.8%(2,974)
Diversity Score
12
+42%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+15%since 2000
from 29.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.6%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Missouri?

Washington County, Missouri has about 25,195 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Missouri earns about $35,901 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 $82,400, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Missouri?

About 7.7% 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 20.7% 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 4,815 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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