Washington County, Wisconsin

WI · FIPS 55131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 137,879 #482 / 3,222
85th
Median Household Income $96,359 +28.2% #206 / 3,222
94th
Median Age 43.8 years +12.6% #997 / 3,222
69th
Median Home Value $344,800 +22.3% #445 / 3,222
86th
Median Gross Rent $1,153 -0.9% #619 / 3,222
81th
Poverty Rate 5.8% -54.1% #96 / 3,222
97th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$96,359 +28.2% vs nat'l
Rank #206 of 3,222
94th percentile
Per Capita Income
$49,106 +19.0% vs nat'l
Rank #242 of 3,222
93th percentile
Poverty Rate
5.8% −54.1% vs nat'l
Rank #96 of 3,222
97th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.5% −51.9% vs nat'l
Rank #469 of 3,222
85th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.2% +4.3% vs nat'l
Rank #459 of 3,222
86th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.3 min +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,192 of 3,222
63th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$344,800 +22.3% vs nat'l
Rank #445 of 3,222
86th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,153 −0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #619 of 3,222
81th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.1% +21.2% vs nat'l
Rank #948 of 3,222
71th percentile
78.1% Homeownership

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Health

97.2% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% above the national rate.

97.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
97.2% +6.0% vs nat'l
Rank #65 of 3,222
98th percentile

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.