Washington County, Maine

ME · FIPS 23029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 31,331 #1,437 / 3,222
55th
Median Household Income $56,024 -25.4% #2,404 / 3,222
25th
Median Age 48.6 years +24.9% #314 / 3,222
90th
Median Home Value $161,800 -42.6% #1,987 / 3,222
38th
Median Gross Rent $783 -32.7% #2,236 / 3,222
30th
Poverty Rate 17.1% +35.6% #2,312 / 3,222
28th

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 31,331, making it the #1,437 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.6 years, which is 24.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.3%
Native Born
3.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $56,024, ranking #2,404 out of 3,222 counties — 25.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.1% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.

Median Household Income
$56,024 −25.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,404 of 3,222
25th percentile
Per Capita Income
$33,745 −18.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,801 of 3,222
44th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.1% +35.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,312 of 3,222
28th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.3% +18.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,618 of 3,222
19th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.7% −26.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,268 of 3,222
61th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.8 min −13.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,192 of 3,222
32th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $161,800 (-42.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $783/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.7%.

Median Home Value
$161,800 −42.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,987 of 3,222
38th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$783 −32.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,236 of 3,222
30th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.7% +23.7% vs nat'l
Rank #689 of 3,222
79th percentile
79.7% Homeownership

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Health

90.9% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.

90.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.9% −0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,971 of 3,222
39th percentile

About Washington County, Maine

Washington County, Maine has a total population of 31,331, making it the 1,437th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 48.6 years, which is 24.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $56,024, which ranks #2,404 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.

The median home value in Washington County is $161,800, 42.6% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $783 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.6% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (4.4%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).

All data for Washington County, Maine 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.