Washington County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48477 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 36,647 #1,300 / 3,222
60th
Median Household Income $77,825 +3.6% #681 / 3,222
79th
Median Age 40.9 years +5.1% #1,845 / 3,222
43th
Median Home Value $288,100 +2.2% #688 / 3,222
79th
Median Gross Rent $1,165 +0.2% #596 / 3,222
81th
Poverty Rate 13.4% +6.5% #1,628 / 3,222
49th

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 36,647, making it the #1,300 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.8%
Native Born
7.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $77,825, ranking #681 out of 3,222 counties — 3.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.4% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.

Median Household Income
$77,825 +3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #681 of 3,222
79th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,255 +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #534 of 3,222
83th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.4% +6.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,628 of 3,222
49th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.0% −43.8% vs nat'l
Rank #660 of 3,222
80th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.7% −8.8% vs nat'l
Rank #718 of 3,222
78th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.4 min −7.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,844 of 3,222
43th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $288,100 (+2.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,165/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.8%.

Median Home Value
$288,100 +2.2% vs nat'l
Rank #688 of 3,222
79th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,165 +0.2% vs nat'l
Rank #596 of 3,222
81th percentile
Homeownership Rate
69.8% +8.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,317 of 3,222
28th percentile
69.8% Homeownership

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Health

85.5% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.8% below the national rate.

85.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
85.5% −6.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,838 of 3,222
12th percentile

About Washington County, Texas

Washington County, Texas has a total population of 36,647, making it the 1,300th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $77,825, which ranks #681 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.

The median home value in Washington County is $288,100, 2.2% above the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $1,165 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 30.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.4 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (14.2%).

All data for Washington County, Texas 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.