Washington County, Rhode Island

RI · FIPS 44009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 130,344 #501 / 3,222
84th
Median Household Income $106,638 +41.9% #113 / 3,222
97th
Median Age 45.5 years +17.0% #672 / 3,222
79th
Median Home Value $510,800 +81.2% #134 / 3,222
96th
Median Gross Rent $1,327 +14.1% #390 / 3,222
88th
Poverty Rate 8.2% -35.0% #399 / 3,222
88th

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 130,344, making it the #501 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.0%
Native Born
5.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $106,638, ranking #113 out of 3,222 counties — 41.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.2% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.

Median Household Income
$106,638 +41.9% vs nat'l
Rank #113 of 3,222
97th percentile
Per Capita Income
$56,069 +35.9% vs nat'l
Rank #115 of 3,222
96th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.2% −35.0% vs nat'l
Rank #399 of 3,222
88th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.4% −17.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,581 of 3,222
51th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
52.4% +55.4% vs nat'l
Rank #72 of 3,222
98th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.5 min +3.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,170 of 3,222
64th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $510,800 (+81.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,327/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.

Median Home Value
$510,800 +81.2% vs nat'l
Rank #134 of 3,222
96th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,327 +14.1% vs nat'l
Rank #390 of 3,222
88th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.5% +20.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,041 of 3,222
68th percentile
77.5% Homeownership

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Health

98.0% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.8% above the national rate.

98.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
98.0% +6.8% vs nat'l
Rank #12 of 3,222
100th percentile

About Washington County, Rhode Island

Washington County, Rhode Island has a total population of 130,344, making it the 501st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $106,638, which ranks #113 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.

The median home value in Washington County is $510,800, 81.2% above the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $1,327 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 52.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 98.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).

All data for Washington County, Rhode Island 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.