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Washington County

Missouri · 23,514 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 $42,849. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,700. Households here earn about 25% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,514
+1%since 2000
from 23,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+20%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,849
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,112 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,740
+84%since 2000
from $12,934 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+24%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(21,378)
Black2.6%(610)
Hispanic / Latino1%(227)
Asian0.2%(40)
Other2.7%(633)
Diversity Score15.8%(3,704)
Segregation Score25.6%(6,008)
Diversity Score
16
+90%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+10%since 2000
from 29.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Missouri?

Washington County, Missouri has about 23,514 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Missouri earns about $42,849 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 $97,700, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Missouri?

About 11.4% 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 20.3% 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 3,134 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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