Washington County, Utah

UT · FIPS 49053 Republican

Located in Utah, Washington County has a population of 196,431 residents and a median age of 39.1 years, making it the #356 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.8%. The median home value is $510,700, and the median household income is $80,632, which is 7% above the national median.

196,431
Population
#356 of 3,222
$80,632
Median Income
+7.3% #558 of 3,222
39.1 years
Median Age
+0.5% #2,370 of 3,222
9.8%
Poverty Rate
-21.9% #756 of 3,222

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 196,431, making it the #356 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.2%
Native Born
5.8%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $80,632, ranking #558 out of 3,222 counties — 7.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.8% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.

Income#558
$80,632
+7.3%
vs nation
83th percentile
Per Capita#924
$39,171
-5.1%
vs nation
71th percentile
Poverty#756
9.8%
-21.9%
vs nation
77th percentile
Unemployment#1,062
3.6%
-32.1%
vs nation
67th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $510,700 (+81.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,566/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.6%.

Home Value#135
$510,700
+81.2%
vs nation
96th percentile
Rent#209
$1,566
+34.7%
vs nation
94th percentile
Homeownership#2,072
71.6%
+11.2%
vs nation
36th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Washington County, 35.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 4.5% above the national average, ranking #457 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.2% +4.5% vs nation
Rank #457 of 3,222
86th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Washington County is 80.2 years. 14.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#203
80.2
+6.7%
vs nation
93th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#346
14.1%
-27.9%
vs nation
89th percentile
Diabetes#352
8.6%
-22.7%
vs nation
89th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#923
34.9%
-6.5%
vs nation
71th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#707
5.2
-8.0%
vs nation
78th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,004
4.1
-8.0%
vs nation
68th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,077
11.7%
+11.6%
vs nation
34th percentile
Physical Inactivity#47
16.0%
-39.4%
vs nation
99th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,178
13.0%
-9.8%
vs nation
63th percentile

Substance Use

8.5% of adults in Washington County smoke , 29.1% are obese , and 11.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 19.2 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#15
8.5%
-52.7%
vs nation
100th percentile
Adult Obesity#154
29.1%
-23.2%
vs nation
95th percentile
Excessive Drinking#5
11.8%
-40.4%
vs nation
100th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#513
19.2
-40.7%
vs nation
76th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Washington County is 1.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 22.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.3 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#69
1.8
-78.0%
vs nation
96th percentile
Suicide Rate#1,900
22.8
+15.7%
vs nation
26th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#939
14.6
-18.1%
vs nation
62th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#390
10.3
-49.0%
vs nation
86th percentile

Families & Children

12.7% of children in Washington County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.0 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 12.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#281
5.0
-26.3%
vs nation
80th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#620
12.2
-44.3%
vs nation
79th percentile
Child Poverty#719
12.7%
-33.1%
vs nation
77th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Washington County is 74.4%. The mean commute time is 20.8 min, which is 24.5% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
74.4% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
20.8 min −24.5% vs nation
Rank #2,727 of 3,222
15th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Washington County voted Republican with a margin of 52.2%. The vote was 23% Dem / 75.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.5 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +52.2%
23% 75.2%
Dem 97,243 votes Rep
2020 REP +51.7%
22.7% 74.4%
Dem 90,476 votes Rep
2016 REP +51.5%
17.1% 68.6%
Dem 48,818 votes Rep
2012 REP +67.0%
15.6% 82.6%
Dem 49,733 votes Rep
2008 REP +53.4%
21.9% 75.3%
Dem 49,529 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Washington County, Utah

Washington County, Utah has a total population of 196,431, making it the 356th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $80,632, which ranks #558 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.

The median home value in Washington County is $510,700, 81.2% above the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $1,566 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 35.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.8 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.1%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).

All data for Washington County, Utah 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.