2023 ACS Census Data · Population 251,863
Washington County is a large county in Arkansas with a population of 251,863. The median household income is $66,426, near the national median. The poverty rate is 14.8%, median home value is $266,000, and 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 44% above the national average.
Population
251,863
2023 estimate
Rank #283 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$66,426
Household
Rank #1321 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$266,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #678 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
34.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #453 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
11.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
17.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
30% above Arkansas avg·2% above national avg
Poverty Rate
20% above Arkansas avg·1% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
23% above Arkansas avg·13% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,545
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
102% above Arkansas avg·27% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
32% above Arkansas avg·8% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
21% below Arkansas avg·24% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
18% below Arkansas avg·14% below national avg
Housing Units
103,174
Households
95,467
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,537
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
97% above Arkansas avg·44% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Arkansas avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.8%
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