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 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,224 | +4.1% | #661 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.2 years | +13.6% | #886 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $155,700 | -44.8% | #2,130 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $818 | -29.7% | #1,969 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | -40.3% | #288 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.6% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% above the national rate.
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.