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 | |
| Median Household Income | $94,396 | +25.6% | #232 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,240 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $297,600 | +5.6% | #642 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $965 | -17.0% | #1,119 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | -49.2% | #145 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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95.8% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
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.