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Washington County

Ohio · 59,771 residents · 631.974 sq mi
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Washington County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,808. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 19% 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 $142,100. With a median age of 44.3, 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 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
59,771
−6%since 2000
from 63,251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
95 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+13%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
59K60K61K62K64K1990201020202024Washington County
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,808
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,275 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,184
+67%since 2000
from $18,082 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(61,320)
Black0.9%(580)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(324)
Asian0.4%(274)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(2,942)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(55,663)
Black1%(600)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(717)
Asian0.5%(309)
Other2%(1,174)
Diversity Score11.6%(6,934)
Segregation Score25.7%(15,372)
Diversity Score
12
+149%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Ohio?

Washington County, Ohio has about 59,771 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Ohio earns about $51,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Ohio expensive?

In Washington County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $142,100, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Ohio?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Ohio?

About 13.2% of people in Washington County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,483 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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