Washington County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47179 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 136,261 | — | #487 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,809 | -16.4% | #1,819 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,071 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $249,000 | -11.7% | #900 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,005 | -13.6% | #976 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | +23.3% | #2,047 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Washington County has a population of 136,261, making it the #487 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Washington County is $62,809, ranking #1,819 out of 3,222 counties — 16.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.5% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Washington County is $249,000 (-11.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,005/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.5%.
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89.6% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.
About Washington County, Tennessee
Washington County, Tennessee has a total population of 136,261, making it the 487th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Washington County is $62,809, which ranks #1,819 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Washington County is $249,000, 11.7% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $1,005 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Washington County, 34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.
Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.9%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
All data for Washington County, Tennessee 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.