Washington County, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Washington County has a population of 53,926 residents and a median age of 46.9 years, making it the #961 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.1%. The median home value is $214,000, and the median household income is $64,552, which is 14% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Washington County, 26.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 20.9% below the national average, ranking #1,040 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Washington County is 74.3 years. 18.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
18.1% of adults in Washington County smoke , 37.2% are obese , and 21.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 24.2 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Washington County is 3.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 17.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.4 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
15.7% of children in Washington County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 10.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 20.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Washington County is 65.4%. The mean commute time is 26.2 min, which is 4.9% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Washington County voted Republican with a margin of 53.3%. The vote was 23% Dem / 76.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.8 toward Republicans .
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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.