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Washington County

Wisconsin · 136,761 residents · 430.644 sq mi
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Washington County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,839. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $248,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136,761
+16%since 2000
from 117,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+20%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
91K104K117K129K142K1990201020202024Washington County
2024138K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,839
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,033 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,407
+66%since 2000
from $24,319 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $620 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+14%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(123,855)
Black1.2%(1,672)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(4,827)
Asian1.4%(1,943)
Other1.6%(2,120)
Diversity Score18.6%(25,485)
Segregation Score25.7%(35,201)
Diversity Score
19
+234%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$390,200+57%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Home value$231,900−6%
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WASHINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$74,275−8%
Home value$222,800−10%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Wisconsin?

Washington County, Wisconsin has about 136,761 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Wisconsin earns about $80,839 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 $248,000, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Wisconsin?

About 32.9% 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 5.1% 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 41,433 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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