Washington County is home to 131,887 people in Wisconsin. Owners hold 78% of the housing stock. The median age is 40.9, about 4 years above the US median. 3% of people here were born outside the United States. Poverty is uncommon here, at 5.4% of people here. That is roughly 25% ahead of the Wisconsin median.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)23%(1,621)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)17.7%(1,244)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era34.1%(2,402)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War5.9%(418)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II3.2%(226)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 7,040 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Washington County, Wisconsin?
Washington County, Wisconsin has about 131,887 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Washington County, Wisconsin?
The typical household in Washington County, Wisconsin earns about $64,434 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 $228,000, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.
How educated are people in Washington County, Wisconsin?
About 26.0% 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 5.4% of people in Washington County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.
Has Washington County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?
Yes, Washington County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36,559 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.
