U.S. County · Profile

Washington County

155.8KTotal Population
333Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+18.12%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Washington County has a population of 155,813 as of 2023. It is located in Maryland.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Washington County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White78.7%122,625
Black or African American11.3%17,607
Two or More Races6.7%10,439
Hispanic or Latino6.2%9,660
Asian1.7%2,649
Some Other Race1.4%2,181
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%156
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%156

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Washington County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$73,017
2.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$36,528
4.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
12.3%
7.0% above national average
Median Age
40.9 years

Income & Poverty

$73,017Median Household Income
$36,528Per Capita Income
12.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$73,017$93,605
Families$90,782$108,957
Married-couple Families$90,782$101,676
Nonfamily Households$39,027$42,149

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Washington County, Maryland.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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