Washington County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,142 | — | #2,408 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,000 | -28.1% | #2,534 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.0 years | +15.7% | #742 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $278,100 | -1.3% | #742 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $938 | -19.3% | #1,234 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | +21.3% | #1,995 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Washington County has a population of 11,142, making it the #2,408 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Washington County is $54,000, ranking #2,534 out of 3,222 counties — 28.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.3% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Washington County is $278,100 (-1.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $938/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.6%.
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91.0% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.
About Washington County, Idaho
Washington County, Idaho has a total population of 11,142, making it the 2,408th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Washington County is $54,000, which ranks #2,534 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Washington County is $278,100, 1.3% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $938 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Washington County, 20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.1 min.
Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.5%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
All data for Washington County, Idaho 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.