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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington County

Nebraska · 18,780 residents · 389.928 sq mi
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Washington County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $122,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,780
+13%since 1990
from 16,607 in 1990
1990 – 2025
48 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 43 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+7%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K18K19K20K22K1990201020202024Washington County
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,805 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,055
+60%since 1990
from $13,132 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,300
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$539
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $327 in 1990
US average: $602
77.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
22.8% rent
2.5
+29%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(16,429)
Black0.4%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(103)
Asian0.1%(23)
Diversity Score4.2%(691)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(18,313)
Black0.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(202)
Asian0.3%(53)
Diversity Score4.2%(789)
4
+1%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.7%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.7%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−38%since 1990
from 24.6 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, Nebraska?

Washington County, Nebraska has about 18,780 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Nebraska earns about $48,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Nebraska expensive?

In Washington County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $122,300, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Nebraska?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Nebraska?

About 6.0% of people in Washington County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,173 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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