Washington County, Alabama
Located in Alabama, Washington County has a population of 15,143 residents and a median age of 44.6 years, making it the #2,153 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 17.1%. The median home value is $159,700, and the median household income is $61,042, which is 19% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Washington County, 17.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 49.7% below the national average, ranking #2,501 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Washington County is 72.6 years. 25.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
21.2% of adults in Washington County smoke , 41.5% are obese , and 16.1% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Washington County is 13.4 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 19.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 37.4 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
26.2% of children in Washington County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 30.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Washington County is 69.2%. The mean commute time is 37.3 min, which is 35.3% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Washington County voted Republican with a margin of 55.4%. The vote was 22.1% Dem / 77.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 6.8 toward Republicans .
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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.