Washington County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51191 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,926 | — | #961 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,552 | -14.1% | #1,668 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.9 years | +20.6% | #498 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $214,000 | -24.1% | #1,262 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $854 | -26.6% | #1,714 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -12.2% | #1,025 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Washington County has a population of 53,926, making it the #961 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Washington County is $64,552, ranking #1,668 out of 3,222 counties — 14.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Washington County is $214,000 (-24.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $854/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.8%.
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93.3% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About Washington County, Virginia
Washington County, Virginia has a total population of 53,926, making it the 961st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Washington County is $64,552, which ranks #1,668 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Washington County is $214,000, 24.1% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $854 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Washington County, 26.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.
Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (1.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.8%).
All data for Washington County, Virginia 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.