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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington County

New York · 61,042 residents · 831.19 sq mi
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Washington County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,668. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $78,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

61,042
+3%since 1990
from 59,330 in 1990
1990 – 2025
73 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 71 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+13%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
59K60K61K62K64K1990201020202024Washington County
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,668
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,660 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,958
+47%since 1990
from $12,221 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$509
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $407 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
25.6% rent
2.1
−14%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(56,665)
Black3.4%(2,045)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,321)
Asian0.2%(131)
Diversity Score15.7%(9,303)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(57,378)
Black2.8%(1,703)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,232)
Asian0.3%(168)
Diversity Score12.3%(7,536)
12
−21%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.2%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 22.6 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, New York?

Washington County, New York has about 61,042 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Washington County, New York?

The typical household in Washington County, New York earns about $37,668 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, New York expensive?

In Washington County, New York, the median home is worth about $78,800, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, New York?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, New York?

About 9.4% of people in Washington County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,712 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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