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 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,641 | -14.0% | #1,659 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,646 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $172,200 | -38.9% | #1,761 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $780 | -32.9% | #2,263 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | +14.7% | #1,844 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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92.2% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
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.