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Washington County

New York · 63,216 residents · 831.19 sq mi
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Washington County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63,216
+4%since 2000
from 61,042 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+11%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
59K60K61K62K64K1990201020202024Washington County
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,327
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,668 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,347
+24%since 2000
from $17,958 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−28.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+36%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(57,378)
Black2.8%(1,703)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,232)
Asian0.3%(168)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(7,536)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(58,996)
Black2.7%(1,734)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,446)
Asian0.4%(260)
Other1.2%(754)
Diversity Score15.9%(10,027)
Diversity Score
16
+28%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, New York?

Washington County, New York has about 63,216 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, New York earns about $48,327 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 $137,000, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, New York?

About 16.8% 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 11.5% 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 3,886 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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