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Washington County

Virginia · 54,876 residents · 561.193 sq mi
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Washington County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,422. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,100. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,876
+7%since 2000
from 51,103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 91 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+8%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K48K50K53K56K1990201020202024Washington County
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,422
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,742 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,488
+28%since 2000
from $18,350 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(52,798)
Black1.3%(686)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(724)
Asian0.4%(202)
Other0.9%(488)
Diversity Score9.3%(5,118)
Diversity Score
9
+70%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Income$50,404+25%
Home value$184,100+46%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$50,012+24%
Home value$120,600−4%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$53,129+31%
Home value$178,600+42%
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Home value$139,600+11%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Virginia?

Washington County, Virginia has about 54,876 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Virginia earns about $40,422 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 $126,100, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Virginia?

About 20.5% 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 14.7% of people in Washington County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,989 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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