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 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,482 | -12.9% | #1,594 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,092 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $117,100 | -58.5% | #2,733 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $562 | -51.7% | #3,107 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | -26.4% | #640 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.6% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.
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.