Washington County, New York
NY · FIPS 36115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60,522 | — | #888 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,495 | -2.2% | #947 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.4 years | +16.7% | #689 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $196,200 | -30.4% | #1,444 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,033 | -11.2% | #894 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | -14.8% | #953 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Washington County has a population of 60,522, making it the #888 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Washington County is $73,495, ranking #947 out of 3,222 counties — 2.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.7% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Washington County is $196,200 (-30.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,033/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.6%.
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95.1% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Washington County, New York
Washington County, New York has a total population of 60,522, making it the 888th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Washington County is $73,495, which ranks #947 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Washington County is $196,200, 30.4% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $1,033 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Washington County, 22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.1 min.
Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%).
All data for Washington County, New York 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.