2023 ACS Census Data · Population 155,033
Washington County is a mid-sized county in Maryland with a population of 155,033. The median household income is $74,157, 14% above the national average. The poverty rate is 12.5%, median home value is $275,900, and 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
155,033
2023 estimate
Rank #444 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$74,157
Household
Rank #760 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$275,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #614 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
23.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #1348 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.
49.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
9.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
21% below Maryland avg·14% above national avg
Poverty Rate
23% below Maryland avg·17% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% below Maryland avg·4% 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 →
$37,391
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
21% below Maryland avg·32% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
22% below Maryland avg·18% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% below Maryland avg·10% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
2% above Maryland avg·20% below national avg
Housing Units
63,965
Households
59,411
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 →
$1,695
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
29 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
33% below Maryland avg·2% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Maryland avg·0% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.2%
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