With 123,546 people, Washington County is a county in Rhode Island. About 35% of adults have finished a four-year degree. That is roughly 26% ahead of the Rhode Island median. 73% of homes are owner-occupied. The typical home is worth $157,200. The poverty rate is 7.3%, under the national 12.4%.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)21.1%(1,402)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)19.3%(1,281)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era37.2%(2,474)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War6%(397)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.1%(71)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 6,653 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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.
