Washington County, Kansas

KS · FIPS 20201 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 5,533 #2,852 / 3,222
11th
Median Household Income $65,482 -12.9% #1,594 / 3,222
51th
Median Age 43.4 years +11.6% #1,092 / 3,222
66th
Median Home Value $117,100 -58.5% #2,733 / 3,222
15th
Median Gross Rent $562 -51.7% #3,107 / 3,222
3th
Poverty Rate 9.3% -26.4% #640 / 3,222
80th

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 5,533, making it the #2,852 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.2%
Native Born
2.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $65,482, ranking #1,594 out of 3,222 counties — 12.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 1.1%.

Median Household Income
$65,482 −12.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,594 of 3,222
51th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,692 −13.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,484 of 3,222
54th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.3% −26.4% vs nat'l
Rank #640 of 3,222
80th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.1% −79.4% vs nat'l
Rank #111 of 3,222
97th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.8% −23.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,141 of 3,222
65th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.2 min −23.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,680 of 3,222
17th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $117,100 (-58.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $562/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.5%.

Median Home Value
$117,100 −58.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,733 of 3,222
15th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$562 −51.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,107 of 3,222
3th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.5% +21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #881 of 3,222
73th percentile
78.5% Homeownership

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Health

94.6% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.

94.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.6% +3.2% vs nat'l
Rank #804 of 3,222
75th percentile

About Washington County, Kansas

Washington County, Kansas has a total population of 5,533, making it the 2,852nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $65,482, which ranks #1,594 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1%.

The median home value in Washington County is $117,100, 58.5% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $562 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.2 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.9%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).

All data for Washington County, Kansas 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.