Washington County, Ohio

OH · FIPS 39167 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 58,978 #907 / 3,222
72th
Median Household Income $63,603 -15.4% #1,743 / 3,222
46th
Median Age 44.0 years +13.1% #940 / 3,222
71th
Median Home Value $185,600 -34.2% #1,565 / 3,222
51th
Median Gross Rent $852 -26.7% #1,729 / 3,222
46th
Poverty Rate 13.7% +9.1% #1,695 / 3,222
47th

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 58,978, making it the #907 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $63,603, ranking #1,743 out of 3,222 counties — 15.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.7% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.

Median Household Income
$63,603 −15.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,743 of 3,222
46th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,495 −14.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,523 of 3,222
53th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.7% +9.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,695 of 3,222
47th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.8% −10.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,845 of 3,222
43th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9% −35.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,673 of 3,222
48th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.1 min −8.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,912 of 3,222
41th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $185,600 (-34.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $852/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.4%.

Median Home Value
$185,600 −34.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,565 of 3,222
51th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$852 −26.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,729 of 3,222
46th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.4% +17.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,468 of 3,222
54th percentile
75.4% Homeownership

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Health

93.8% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.

93.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8% +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,110 of 3,222
66th percentile

About Washington County, Ohio

Washington County, Ohio has a total population of 58,978, making it the 907th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $63,603, which ranks #1,743 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.

The median home value in Washington County is $185,600, 34.2% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $852 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%).

All data for Washington County, Ohio 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.