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Washington County

Pennsylvania · 209,349 residents · 857.01 sq mi
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Washington County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,478. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,800. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
209,349
+3%since 2000
from 202,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
244 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+11%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
202K204K206K209K211K1990201020202024Washington County
2024210K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,478
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,554
+83%since 2000
from $19,935 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(186,900)
Black3.3%(6,861)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4,021)
Asian1%(1,998)
Other2.3%(4,826)
Diversity Score20.4%(42,766)
Segregation Score32.4%(67,746)
Diversity Score
20
+102%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Pennsylvania?

Washington County, Pennsylvania has about 209,349 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Pennsylvania earns about $65,478 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 $170,800, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Pennsylvania?

About 30.6% 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 8.9% of people in Washington County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,765 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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