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Washington County

Rhode Island · 129,839 residents · 329.279 sq mi
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Washington County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,970. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $359,300. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129,839
+5%since 2000
from 123,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
394 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+25%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
108K114K120K126K132K1990201020202024Washington County
2024130K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,970
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,103 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,325
+74%since 2000
from $25,530 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$359,300
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,115
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $645 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+40%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington County on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(115,089)
Black1.1%(1,468)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(4,578)
Asian2%(2,605)
Other2.7%(3,472)
Diversity Score22.4%(29,039)
Segregation Score29.6%(38,474)
Diversity Score
22
+136%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Rhode Island?

Washington County, Rhode Island has about 129,839 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Rhode Island earns about $86,970 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 $359,300, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Rhode Island?

About 46.0% 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 8.2% 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 19,833 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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