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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Washington County

Rhode Island · 110,006 residents · 329.279 sq mi
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Washington County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,948. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $152,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
110,006
−11%vs 2000
vs 123,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
334 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.8
−12%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
108K114K120K126K132K1990201020202024Washington County
2024130K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,948
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,103 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,182
−37%vs 2000
vs $25,530 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $157,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $645 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.8% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+40%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(116,134)
Black0.9%(1,074)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1,780)
Asian1.5%(1,850)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(11,708)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(106,336)
Black1%(1,075)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(945)
Asian1.2%(1,350)
Other1.1%(1,245)
Diversity Score10.1%(11,141)
Diversity Score
10
+7%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.8%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
11.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 16.8 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
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Income$103,514+180%
Home value$609,700+299%
Population83,051−36%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$94,345+155%
Home value$366,100+140%
Population173,495+34%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$86,586+134%
Home value$323,400+112%
Population284,015+119%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$114,490+210%
Home value$513,800+236%
Population50,001−61%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Rhode Island?

Washington County, Rhode Island has about 110,006 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Washington County, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Washington County, Rhode Island earns about $36,948 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Rhode Island expensive?

In Washington County, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $152,800, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Rhode Island?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Rhode Island?

About 6.8% of people in Washington County, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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