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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Washington County

Wisconsin · 95,328 residents · 430.644 sq mi
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Washington County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,431. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 22,165 residents. Median home value is $83,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

95,328
−19%vs 2000
vs 117,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
221 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.4
−11%vs 2000
vs 36.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
91K104K117K129K142K1990201020202024Washington County
2024138K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,431
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,033 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,736
−39%vs 2000
vs $24,319 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$83,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $153,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$455
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $620 in 2000
US average: $450
73.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.0% in 2000
26.1% rent
2.2
−19%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(113,870)
Black0.4%(447)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1,529)
Asian0.6%(666)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(6,553)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(94,645)
Black0.1%(99)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(495)
Asian0.3%(319)
Other0.3%(265)
Diversity Score3%(2,906)
3
−45%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.3%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
+45%vs 2000
vs 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Wisconsin?

Washington County, Wisconsin has about 95,328 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Wisconsin earns about $38,431 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Washington County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $83,500, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Wisconsin?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Wisconsin?

About 3.2% of people in Washington County, Wisconsin 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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