Washington County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,143 | — | #2,153 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,042 | -18.8% | #1,988 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.6 years | +14.7% | #809 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $159,700 | -43.3% | #2,030 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $655 | -43.7% | #2,924 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | +35.8% | #2,317 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Washington County has a population of 15,143, making it the #2,153 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.6 years, which is 14.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Washington County is $61,042, ranking #1,988 out of 3,222 counties — 18.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.1% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Washington County is $159,700 (-43.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $655/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.8%.
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93.2% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
About Washington County, Alabama
Washington County, Alabama has a total population of 15,143, making it the 2,153rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 44.6 years, which is 14.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Washington County is $61,042, which ranks #1,988 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Washington County is $159,700, 43.3% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $655 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Washington County, 17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.3 min.
Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (24.1%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (6.7%).
All data for Washington County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.