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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Washington County

Texas · 26,154 residents · 604.194 sq mi
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Washington County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,052. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $58,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,154
−14%vs 2000
vs 30,373 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K28K31K35K38K1990201020202024Washington County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,052
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,760 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,036
−37%vs 2000
vs $17,384 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
18.1%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$342
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $479 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.5% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+8%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(21,515)
Black18.5%(5,604)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(2,647)
Asian1.2%(363)
Other0%
Diversity Score56%(16,994)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(19,892)
Black20.9%(5,468)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,162)
Asian0.5%(136)
Other2.5%(658)
Diversity Score53.4%(13,967)
Diversity Score
53
−5%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.9%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 14.5 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
Burleson County
Income$70,000+204%
Home value$191,000+229%
Population20,549−46%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
Austin County
Income$75,789+229%
Home value$296,900+412%
Population33,625−12%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
Waller County
Income$80,397+249%
Home value$318,700+449%
Population69,858+82%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
Brazos County
Income$58,553+154%
Home value$296,000+410%
Population249,088+551%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Texas?

Washington County, Texas has about 26,154 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Texas earns about $23,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Texas expensive?

In Washington County, Texas, the median home is worth about $58,000, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Texas?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Texas?

About 18.1% of people in Washington County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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