Washington County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 256,765 | — | #281 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,639 | -6.0% | #1,150 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.5 years | -16.5% | #3,101 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $298,400 | +5.9% | #638 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,071 | -7.9% | #783 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | +15.8% | #1,872 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Washington County has a population of 256,765, making it the #281 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.5 years, which is 16.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Washington County is $70,639, ranking #1,150 out of 3,222 counties — 6.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Washington County is $298,400 (+5.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,071/mo and the homeownership rate is 55.6%.
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87.6% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% below the national rate.
About Washington County, Arkansas
Washington County, Arkansas has a total population of 256,765, making it the 281st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 32.5 years, which is 16.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Washington County is $70,639, which ranks #1,150 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Washington County is $298,400, 5.9% above the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $1,071 per month. The homeownership rate is 55.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Washington County, 35.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.2 min.
Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 59.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.6%) and Two or More Races (12.2%).
All data for Washington County, Arkansas 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.