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Washington County

New York · 61,302 residents · 831.19 sq mi
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Washington County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,613. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,500. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,302
Unchangedsince 2000
from 61,042 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+19%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
59K60K61K62K64K1990201020202024Washington County
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,613
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,668 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,014
+62%since 2000
from $17,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$861
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington County on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(54,605)
Black2.5%(1,563)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,761)
Asian0.5%(319)
Other2.4%(1,478)
Diversity Score20.2%(12,409)
Segregation Score40.6%(24,893)
Diversity Score
20
+64%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, New York?

Washington County, New York has about 61,302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, New York earns about $59,613 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 $151,500, and the typical rent is about $861 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, New York?

About 20.2% 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 10.9% 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 1,972 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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