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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington County

Texas · 30,373 residents · 604.194 sq mi
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Washington County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,760. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value is $85,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,373
+16%since 1990
from 26,154 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 43 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
+10%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K28K31K35K38K1990201020202024Washington County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,760
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,052 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,384
+58%since 1990
from $11,036 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.9%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $342 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−7%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.1%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−27%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Washington County to nearby counties

WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$70,000+90%
Home value$191,000+123%
Population20,549−46%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
Austin County
Income$75,789+106%
Home value$296,900+247%
Population33,625−12%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
Waller County
Income$80,397+119%
Home value$318,700+272%
Population69,858+82%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$58,553+59%
Home value$296,000+246%
Population249,088+551%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Texas?

Washington County, Texas has about 30,373 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Texas earns about $36,760 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 $85,600, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Texas?

About 19.0% 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 12.9% of people in Washington County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,219 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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