Washington County, Indiana

IN · FIPS 18175 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 28,212 #1,534 / 3,222
52th
Median Household Income $64,641 -14.0% #1,659 / 3,222
49th
Median Age 41.5 years +6.7% #1,646 / 3,222
49th
Median Home Value $172,200 -38.9% #1,761 / 3,222
45th
Median Gross Rent $780 -32.9% #2,263 / 3,222
30th
Poverty Rate 14.4% +14.7% #1,844 / 3,222
43th

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 28,212, making it the #1,534 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $64,641, ranking #1,659 out of 3,222 counties — 14.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.4% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.

Median Household Income
$64,641 −14.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,659 of 3,222
49th percentile
Per Capita Income
$31,007 −24.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,260 of 3,222
30th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.4% +14.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,844 of 3,222
43th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.2% −40.2% vs nat'l
Rank #781 of 3,222
76th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.5% −57.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,889 of 3,222
10th percentile
Mean Commute Time
33.8 min +22.3% vs nat'l
Rank #398 of 3,222
88th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $172,200 (-38.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $780/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.1%.

Median Home Value
$172,200 −38.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,761 of 3,222
45th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$780 −32.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,263 of 3,222
30th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.1% +27.4% vs nat'l
Rank #358 of 3,222
89th percentile
82.1% Homeownership

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Health

92.2% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.

92.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.2% +0.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,649 of 3,222
49th percentile

About Washington County, Indiana

Washington County, Indiana has a total population of 28,212, making it the 1,534th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $64,641, which ranks #1,659 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.

The median home value in Washington County is $172,200, 38.9% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $780 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.8 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).

All data for Washington County, Indiana 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.