Washington County, Iowa

IA · FIPS 19183 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 22,561 #1,743 / 3,222
46th
Median Household Income $75,647 +0.7% #801 / 3,222
75th
Median Age 40.7 years +4.6% #1,890 / 3,222
41th
Median Home Value $203,900 -27.7% #1,364 / 3,222
58th
Median Gross Rent $879 -24.4% #1,554 / 3,222
52th
Poverty Rate 8.2% -34.9% #405 / 3,222
87th

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 22,561, making it the #1,743 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.8%
Native Born
3.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $75,647, ranking #801 out of 3,222 counties — 0.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.2% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.

Median Household Income
$75,647 +0.7% vs nat'l
Rank #801 of 3,222
75th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,046 −5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #946 of 3,222
71th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.2% −34.9% vs nat'l
Rank #405 of 3,222
87th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.2% −58.4% vs nat'l
Rank #343 of 3,222
89th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.2% −22.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,079 of 3,222
67th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.1 min −9.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,931 of 3,222
40th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $203,900 (-27.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $879/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.0%.

Median Home Value
$203,900 −27.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,364 of 3,222
58th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$879 −24.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,554 of 3,222
52th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.0% +14.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,706 of 3,222
47th percentile
74.0% Homeownership

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Health

92.4% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.

92.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.4% +0.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,571 of 3,222
51th percentile

About Washington County, Iowa

Washington County, Iowa has a total population of 22,561, making it the 1,743rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $75,647, which ranks #801 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.

The median home value in Washington County is $203,900, 27.7% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $879 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.8%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).

All data for Washington County, Iowa 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.