Washington County, Vermont

VT · FIPS 50023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 60,017 #895 / 3,222
72th
Median Household Income $83,449 +11.0% #468 / 3,222
85th
Median Age 43.8 years +12.6% #993 / 3,222
69th
Median Home Value $315,000 +11.7% #554 / 3,222
83th
Median Gross Rent $1,163 0.0% #601 / 3,222
81th
Poverty Rate 8.7% -31.3% #496 / 3,222
85th

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 60,017, making it the #895 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.8%
Native Born
3.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $83,449, ranking #468 out of 3,222 counties — 11.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.

Median Household Income
$83,449 +11.0% vs nat'l
Rank #468 of 3,222
85th percentile
Per Capita Income
$47,977 +16.3% vs nat'l
Rank #277 of 3,222
91th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.7% −31.3% vs nat'l
Rank #496 of 3,222
85th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.7% −48.8% vs nat'l
Rank #541 of 3,222
83th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
48.1% +42.8% vs nat'l
Rank #125 of 3,222
96th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.9 min −6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,733 of 3,222
46th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $315,000 (+11.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,163/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.7%.

Median Home Value
$315,000 +11.7% vs nat'l
Rank #554 of 3,222
83th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,163 0.0% vs nat'l
Rank #601 of 3,222
81th percentile
Homeownership Rate
73.7% +14.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,766 of 3,222
45th percentile
73.7% Homeownership

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Health

96.9% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% above the national rate.

96.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.9% +5.7% vs nat'l
Rank #87 of 3,222
97th percentile

About Washington County, Vermont

Washington County, Vermont has a total population of 60,017, making it the 895th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $83,449, which ranks #468 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.

The median home value in Washington County is $315,000, 11.7% above the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $1,163 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 48.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.9 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%).

All data for Washington County, Vermont 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.