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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Washington County

Virginia · 45,887 residents · 561.193 sq mi
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Washington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,179. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $52,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

45,887
−10%vs 2000
vs 51,103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
82 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 91 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 40.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
45K48K50K53K56K1990201020202024Washington County
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,179
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,742 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,057
−40%vs 2000
vs $18,350 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$52,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $82,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$299
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $412 in 2000
US average: $450
77.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.2% in 2000
22.9% rent
2.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(49,594)
Black1.3%(674)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(322)
Asian0.3%(136)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(2,805)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(45,098)
Black1.3%(598)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(65)
Asian0.2%(87)
Other0.2%(104)
Diversity Score4.6%(2,102)
5
−17%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.4%
−11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Washington County, Virginia?

Washington County, Virginia has about 45,887 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Virginia earns about $22,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Virginia expensive?

In Washington County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $52,700, and the typical rent is about $299 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Virginia?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Virginia?

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

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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