Washington County, Florida

FL · FIPS 12133 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 25,529 #1,637 / 3,222
49th
Median Household Income $58,210 -22.5% #2,246 / 3,222
30th
Median Age 41.7 years +7.2% #1,585 / 3,222
51th
Median Home Value $171,000 -39.3% #1,788 / 3,222
44th
Median Gross Rent $888 -23.6% #1,501 / 3,222
53th
Poverty Rate 17.3% +37.2% #2,347 / 3,222
27th

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 25,529, making it the #1,637 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $58,210, ranking #2,246 out of 3,222 counties — 22.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.3% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.

Median Household Income
$58,210 −22.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,246 of 3,222
30th percentile
Per Capita Income
$27,434 −33.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,757 of 3,222
14th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.3% +37.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,347 of 3,222
27th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.6% −33.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,022 of 3,222
68th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.5% −65.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,134 of 3,222
3th percentile
Mean Commute Time
39.3 min +42.5% vs nat'l
Rank #81 of 3,222
98th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $171,000 (-39.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $888/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.0%.

Median Home Value
$171,000 −39.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,788 of 3,222
44th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$888 −23.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,501 of 3,222
53th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.0% +24.1% vs nat'l
Rank #650 of 3,222
80th percentile
80.0% Homeownership

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Health

85.9% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.3% below the national rate.

85.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
85.9% −6.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,802 of 3,222
13th percentile

About Washington County, Florida

Washington County, Florida has a total population of 25,529, making it the 1,637th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $58,210, which ranks #2,246 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.

The median home value in Washington County is $171,000, 39.3% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $888 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 39.3 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.4%) and Two or More Races (5.4%).

All data for Washington County, Florida 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.