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Washington County

Tennessee · 133,001 residents · 326.548 sq mi
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Washington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,923. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133,001
+24%since 2000
from 107,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
407 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+10%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
88K101K114K127K141K1990201020202024Washington County
2024136K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,923
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,116 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,850
+56%since 2000
from $19,085 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+25%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(99,578)
Black3.8%(4,058)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1,482)
Asian0.7%(774)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(15,273)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(112,606)
Black4.1%(5,511)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(6,136)
Asian1.5%(1,980)
Other2.8%(3,664)
Diversity Score30.4%(40,473)
Segregation Score36.7%(48,824)
Diversity Score
30
+114%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$189,600+13%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Home value$213,300+27%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$50,135+2%
Home value$168,200same
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$56,194+15%
Home value$207,500+24%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Tennessee?

Washington County, Tennessee has about 133,001 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Tennessee earns about $48,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Tennessee expensive?

In Washington County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $167,400, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Tennessee?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Tennessee?

About 15.2% of people in Washington County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40,686 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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