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Washington County

Nebraska · 20,865 residents · 389.928 sq mi
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Washington County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,505. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $204,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,865
+11%since 2000
from 18,780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+15%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K19K20K22K1990201020202024Washington County
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,505
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,834
+75%since 2000
from $21,055 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+14%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(19,359)
Black0.3%(70)
Hispanic / Latino3%(619)
Asian0.5%(100)
Other2.1%(429)
Diversity Score14.2%(2,959)
Segregation Score23%(4,807)
Diversity Score
14
+238%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.2%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Nebraska?

Washington County, Nebraska has about 20,865 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Nebraska earns about $71,505 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 $204,900, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Nebraska?

About 32.1% 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 7.4% 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 4,258 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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