Washington County, Colorado
Located in Colorado, Washington County has a population of 4,831 residents and a median age of 41.3 years, making it the #2,911 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.1%. The median home value is $226,200, and the median household income is $67,167, which is 11% below the national median.
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.
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 $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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
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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%.
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Education
In Washington County, 24.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 26.2% below the national average, ranking #1,247 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Washington County is 74.0 years. 15.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
14.3% of adults in Washington County smoke , 26.8% are obese , and 22.6% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 43.9 per 100,000.
Motor Vehicle Deaths Trend
Families & Children
17.9% of children in Washington County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 10.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Washington County is 81.0%. The mean commute time is 23.9 min, which is 13.4% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Washington County voted Republican with a margin of 75.1%. The vote was 11.7% Dem / 86.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.1 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.