Washington County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 137,879 | — | #482 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $96,359 | +28.2% | #206 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.8 years | +12.6% | #997 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $344,800 | +22.3% | #445 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,153 | -0.9% | #619 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% | -54.1% | #96 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Washington County has a population of 137,879, making it the #482 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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The median household income in Washington County is $96,359, ranking #206 out of 3,222 counties — 28.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.8% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Washington County is $344,800 (+22.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,153/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.1%.
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97.2% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% above the national rate.
About Washington County, Wisconsin
Washington County, Wisconsin has a total population of 137,879, making it the 482nd 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 $96,359, which ranks #206 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Washington County is $344,800, 22.3% above the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $1,153 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.1%, 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, 4.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.3 min.
Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Washington County, Wisconsin 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.