Washington County, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 155,709 | — | #447 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,747 | +3.5% | #684 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.7 years | +4.6% | #1,894 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $296,100 | +5.0% | #649 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,147 | -1.4% | #631 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | -1.4% | #1,383 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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93.7% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
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.