Washington County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29221 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,470 | — | #1,711 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,043 | -25.4% | #2,403 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.7 years | +4.6% | #1,896 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $129,400 | -54.1% | #2,523 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $684 | -41.2% | #2,811 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | +37.9% | #2,368 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Washington County has a population of 23,470, making it the #1,711 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 $56,043, ranking #2,403 out of 3,222 counties — 25.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.4% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Washington County is $129,400 (-54.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $684/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.4%.
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89.6% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.
About Washington County, Missouri
Washington County, Missouri has a total population of 23,470, making it the 1,711th 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 $56,043, which ranks #2,403 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Washington County is $129,400, 54.1% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $684 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Washington County, 11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 41.5 min.
Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.7%).
All data for Washington County, Missouri 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.