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Washington County

Nebraska · 20,234 residents · 389.928 sq mi
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Washington County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,940. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $167,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
20,234
+8%since 2000
from 18,780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+10%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K19K20K22K1990201020202024Washington County
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,940
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,884
+32%since 2000
from $21,055 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+7%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(18,313)
Black0.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(202)
Asian0.3%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(789)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(19,405)
Black0.6%(120)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(419)
Asian0.3%(54)
Other1%(195)
Diversity Score9.5%(1,921)
Diversity Score
9
+126%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$266,100+59%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Home value$208,600+25%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$63,685+3%
Home value$147,000−12%
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Home value$176,000+5%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Nebraska?

Washington County, Nebraska has about 20,234 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Nebraska earns about $61,940 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 $167,200, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Nebraska?

About 29.1% 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 4.4% 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 3,627 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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