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Washington County

Rhode Island · 123,546 residents · 329.279 sq mi
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Washington County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,103. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $157,200. Households here earn about 26% more than the Rhode Island median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
123,546
+12%since 1990
from 110,006 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
375 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 334 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
+14%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
108K114K120K126K132K1990201020202024Washington County
2024130K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,103
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,948 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,530
+58%since 1990
from $16,182 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $152,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $580 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
27.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−28%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(106,336)
Black1%(1,075)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(945)
Asian1.2%(1,350)
Diversity Score10.1%(11,141)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(116,134)
Black0.9%(1,074)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1,780)
Asian1.5%(1,850)
Diversity Score9.5%(11,708)
Diversity Score
9
−6%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 29.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 82.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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

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Income$103,514+95%
Home value$609,700+288%
Population83,051−36%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$94,345+78%
Home value$366,100+133%
Population173,495+34%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$86,586+63%
Home value$323,400+106%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$114,490+116%
Home value$513,800+227%
Population50,001−61%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Rhode Island?

Washington County, Rhode Island has about 123,546 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Rhode Island earns about $53,103 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 $157,200, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Rhode Island?

About 35.5% 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 7.3% of people in Washington County, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,540 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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