Washington County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Washington County has a population of 21,106 residents and a median age of 42.9 years, making it the #1,814 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $297,600, and the median household income is $94,396, which is 26% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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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%.
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Education
In Washington County, 36.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 9.3% above the national average, ranking #384 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Washington County is 79.9 years. 11.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
11.5% of adults in Washington County smoke , 37.8% are obese , and 22.3% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 12.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 9.6 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
6.5% of children in Washington County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 7.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Washington County is 80.9%. The mean commute time is 24.8 min, which is 10.2% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Washington County voted Republican with a margin of 42.4%. The vote was 28.2% Dem / 70.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.1 toward Republicans .
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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.