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 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,825 | +3.6% | #681 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,845 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $288,100 | +2.2% | #688 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,165 | +0.2% | #596 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | +6.5% | #1,628 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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85.5% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.8% below the national rate.
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.