Washington County, Nebraska

NE · FIPS 31177 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 21,106 #1,814 / 3,222
44th
Median Household Income $94,396 +25.6% #232 / 3,222
93th
Median Age 42.9 years +10.3% #1,240 / 3,222
62th
Median Home Value $297,600 +5.6% #642 / 3,222
80th
Median Gross Rent $965 -17.0% #1,119 / 3,222
65th
Poverty Rate 6.4% -49.2% #145 / 3,222
96th

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 21,106, making it the #1,814 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $94,396, ranking #232 out of 3,222 counties — 25.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.4% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.

Median Household Income
$94,396 +25.6% vs nat'l
Rank #232 of 3,222
93th percentile
Per Capita Income
$47,434 +15.0% vs nat'l
Rank #296 of 3,222
91th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.4% −49.2% vs nat'l
Rank #145 of 3,222
96th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.8% −66.0% vs nat'l
Rank #237 of 3,222
93th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.8% +9.3% vs nat'l
Rank #384 of 3,222
88th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.8 min −10.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,984 of 3,222
38th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $297,600 (+5.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $965/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.2%.

Median Home Value
$297,600 +5.6% vs nat'l
Rank #642 of 3,222
80th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$965 −17.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,119 of 3,222
65th percentile
Homeownership Rate
83.2% +29.1% vs nat'l
Rank #241 of 3,222
93th percentile
83.2% Homeownership

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Health

95.8% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.

95.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.8% +4.5% vs nat'l
Rank #346 of 3,222
89th percentile

About Washington County, Nebraska

Washington County, Nebraska has a total population of 21,106, making it the 1,814th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $94,396, which ranks #232 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.

The median home value in Washington County is $297,600, 5.6% above the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $965 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 36.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.3%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).

All data for Washington County, Nebraska 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.