Washington County, Illinois

IL · FIPS 17189 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 13,627 #2,252 / 3,222
30th
Median Household Income $78,224 +4.1% #661 / 3,222
80th
Median Age 44.2 years +13.6% #886 / 3,222
73th
Median Home Value $155,700 -44.8% #2,130 / 3,222
34th
Median Gross Rent $818 -29.7% #1,969 / 3,222
39th
Poverty Rate 7.5% -40.3% #288 / 3,222
91th

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 13,627, making it the #2,252 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.4%
Native Born
0.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $78,224, ranking #661 out of 3,222 counties — 4.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.5% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.

Median Household Income
$78,224 +4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #661 of 3,222
80th percentile
Per Capita Income
$40,841 −1.0% vs nat'l
Rank #736 of 3,222
77th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.5% −40.3% vs nat'l
Rank #288 of 3,222
91th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.3% −18.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,541 of 3,222
52th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.5% −30.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,433 of 3,222
56th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.4 min +3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,178 of 3,222
63th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $155,700 (-44.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $818/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.1%.

Median Home Value
$155,700 −44.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,130 of 3,222
34th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$818 −29.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,969 of 3,222
39th percentile
Homeownership Rate
84.1% +30.6% vs nat'l
Rank #165 of 3,222
95th percentile
84.1% Homeownership

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Health

96.6% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% above the national rate.

96.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.6% +5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #132 of 3,222
96th percentile

About Washington County, Illinois

Washington County, Illinois has a total population of 13,627, making it the 2,252nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $78,224, which ranks #661 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.

The median home value in Washington County is $155,700, 44.8% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $818 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.4 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%).

All data for Washington County, Illinois 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.