Washington County, Maryland

MD · FIPS 24043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 155,709 #447 / 3,222
86th
Median Household Income $77,747 +3.5% #684 / 3,222
79th
Median Age 40.7 years +4.6% #1,894 / 3,222
41th
Median Home Value $296,100 +5.0% #649 / 3,222
80th
Median Gross Rent $1,147 -1.4% #631 / 3,222
80th
Poverty Rate 12.4% -1.4% #1,383 / 3,222
57th

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 155,709, making it the #447 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.4%
Native Born
6.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $77,747, ranking #684 out of 3,222 counties — 3.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.4% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.

Median Household Income
$77,747 +3.5% vs nat'l
Rank #684 of 3,222
79th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,035 −5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #948 of 3,222
71th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.4% −1.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,383 of 3,222
57th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.2% −20.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,435 of 3,222
55th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.1% −28.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,347 of 3,222
58th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.2 min +13.0% vs nat'l
Rank #702 of 3,222
78th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $296,100 (+5.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,147/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.8%.

Median Home Value
$296,100 +5.0% vs nat'l
Rank #649 of 3,222
80th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,147 −1.4% vs nat'l
Rank #631 of 3,222
80th percentile
Homeownership Rate
66.8% +3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,596 of 3,222
19th percentile
66.8% Homeownership

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Health

93.7% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.

93.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.7% +2.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,141 of 3,222
65th percentile

About Washington County, Maryland

Washington County, Maryland has a total population of 155,709, making it the 447th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $77,747, which ranks #684 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.

The median home value in Washington County is $296,100, 5.0% above the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $1,147 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.2 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%).

All data for Washington County, Maryland 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.