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
47th
Median Household Income $56,043 -25.4% #2,403 / 3,222
25th
Median Age 40.7 years +4.6% #1,896 / 3,222
41th
Median Home Value $129,400 -54.1% #2,523 / 3,222
22th
Median Gross Rent $684 -41.2% #2,811 / 3,222
13th
Poverty Rate 17.4% +37.9% #2,368 / 3,222
27th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$56,043 −25.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,403 of 3,222
25th percentile
Per Capita Income
$29,137 −29.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,554 of 3,222
21th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.4% +37.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,368 of 3,222
27th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.6% −31.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,081 of 3,222
66th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.7% −65.2% vs nat'l
Rank #3,124 of 3,222
3th percentile
Mean Commute Time
41.5 min +50.4% vs nat'l
Rank #38 of 3,222
99th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$129,400 −54.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,523 of 3,222
22th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$684 −41.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,811 of 3,222
13th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.4% +21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #891 of 3,222
72th percentile
78.4% Homeownership

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Health

89.6% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.

89.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.6% −2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,244 of 3,222
30th percentile

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.