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
72th
Median Household Income $73,495 -2.2% #947 / 3,222
71th
Median Age 45.4 years +16.7% #689 / 3,222
79th
Median Home Value $196,200 -30.4% #1,444 / 3,222
55th
Median Gross Rent $1,033 -11.2% #894 / 3,222
72th
Poverty Rate 10.7% -14.8% #953 / 3,222
70th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.8%
Native Born
3.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$73,495 −2.2% vs nat'l
Rank #947 of 3,222
71th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,806 −10.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,286 of 3,222
60th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.7% −14.8% vs nat'l
Rank #953 of 3,222
70th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.0% −5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,019 of 3,222
37th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.4% −33.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,598 of 3,222
50th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.1 min +5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,024 of 3,222
68th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$196,200 −30.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,444 of 3,222
55th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,033 −11.2% vs nat'l
Rank #894 of 3,222
72th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.6% +19.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,231 of 3,222
62th percentile
76.6% Homeownership

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Health

95.1% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.

95.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.1% +3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #611 of 3,222
81th percentile

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.