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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Washington County

Pennsylvania · 204,584 residents · 857.01 sq mi
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Washington County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $53,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
204,584
+1%vs 2000
vs 202,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
239 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 40.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
202K204K206K209K211K1990201020202024Washington County
2024210K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,469
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,607 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,744
−36%vs 2000
vs $19,935 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.8%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$320
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $423 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.1% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(192,511)
Black3.2%(6,554)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1,170)
Asian0.4%(711)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(20,564)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(196,904)
Black3.2%(6,563)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1,098)
Asian0.3%(621)
Other0.2%(496)
Diversity Score10.3%(21,091)
Diversity Score
10
+2%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.2%
−9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Washington County to nearby counties

WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
Brooke County
Income$54,316+113%
Home value$141,500+166%
Population21,142−90%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
Ohio County
Income$57,094+124%
Home value$166,000+212%
Population40,496−81%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
Allegheny County
Income$78,548+208%
Home value$227,600+328%
Population1,225,035+481%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
Greene County
Income$68,041+167%
Home value$153,900+189%
Population33,885−84%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Pennsylvania?

Washington County, Pennsylvania has about 204,584 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Pennsylvania earns about $25,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Washington County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $53,200, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Pennsylvania?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Pennsylvania?

About 12.8% of people in Washington County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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