Washington County, Colorado

CO · FIPS 08121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 4,831 #2,911 / 3,222
10th
Median Household Income $67,167 -10.6% #1,417 / 3,222
56th
Median Age 41.3 years +6.2% #1,701 / 3,222
47th
Median Home Value $226,200 -19.8% #1,120 / 3,222
65th
Median Gross Rent $947 -18.6% #1,188 / 3,222
63th
Poverty Rate 8.1% -35.9% #377 / 3,222
88th

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 4,831, making it the #2,911 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.0%
Native Born
4.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $67,167, ranking #1,417 out of 3,222 counties — 10.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.1% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.

Median Household Income
$67,167 −10.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,417 of 3,222
56th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,774 −10.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,295 of 3,222
60th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.1% −35.9% vs nat'l
Rank #377 of 3,222
88th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −41.6% vs nat'l
Rank #726 of 3,222
77th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.9% −26.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,247 of 3,222
61th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.9 min −13.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,159 of 3,222
33th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $226,200 (-19.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $947/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.6%.

Median Home Value
$226,200 −19.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,120 of 3,222
65th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$947 −18.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,188 of 3,222
63th percentile
Homeownership Rate
73.6% +14.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,773 of 3,222
45th percentile
73.6% Homeownership

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Health

94.0% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.

94.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.0% +2.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,051 of 3,222
67th percentile

About Washington County, Colorado

Washington County, Colorado has a total population of 4,831, making it the 2,911th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $67,167, which ranks #1,417 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.

The median home value in Washington County is $226,200, 19.8% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $947 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.9 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.8%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).

All data for Washington County, Colorado 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.