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 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,647 | +0.7% | #801 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.7 years | +4.6% | #1,890 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $203,900 | -27.7% | #1,364 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $879 | -24.4% | #1,554 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | -34.9% | #405 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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92.4% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
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.