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Washington County

Oregon · 600,372 residents · 724.272 sq mi
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Washington County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,626. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $413,500. Households here earn about 32% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
600,372
+35%since 2000
from 445,342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
829 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+13%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
282K370K458K545K633K1990201020202024Washington County
2024604K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,626
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,122 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,015
+64%since 2000
from $24,969 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$413,500
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,440
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $720 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+38%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(346,251)
Black1.1%(4,778)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(49,735)
Asian6.6%(29,552)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.8%(186,126)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(365,232)
Black2.1%(12,763)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(107,642)
Asian11.4%(68,430)
Other5.7%(34,258)
Diversity Score70.5%(423,069)
Segregation Score25.3%(151,950)
Diversity Score
70
+69%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
17.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$471,700+14%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Home value$421,600+2%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$88,766+2%
Home value$552,700+34%
Population795,391+30%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Oregon?

Washington County, Oregon has about 600,372 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Oregon earns about $86,626 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Oregon expensive?

In Washington County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $413,500, and the typical rent is about $1,440 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Oregon?

About 44.9% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Oregon?

About 8.5% of people in Washington County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 288,818 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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