Washington County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Washington County, Alabama has a population of 15,143, the 54th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $61,042 and the median home value is $159,700. The poverty rate is 17.1%.

Washington County Quick Facts

Population 15,143

Median Household Income $61,04290% MOE ±$9,610

Median Home Value $159,70090% MOE ±$11,944

Poverty Rate 17.1%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.9%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Median Age 44.6 years90% MOE ±1.9 years

Homeownership Rate 85.8%90% MOE ±4.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.0%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.6%

Cities/Places 13

Population 15,143 54th of 67

Median Income $61,042 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.1%

Unemployment 4.9%

How Washington County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	16,541	15,143	-8.5%
Median household income	$50,914	$61,042	No clear change (+19.9%)
Median home value¹	$109,656	$159,700	+45.6%
Median gross rent	$898	$655	-27.1%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Washington

$61,042

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Washington

$159,700

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.2%

$25K-$50K 17.0%

$50K-$100K 22.9%

$100K+ 33.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.2%

$10K-$15K

6.7%

$15K-$20K

5.7%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

2.7%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

6.5%

$75K-$100K

10.0%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

6.0%

$150K-$200K

9.6%

$200K+

8.1%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

48.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.8%

Renter 14.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $655/mo 12.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.0%

18-34

20.3%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

28.4%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Washington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Leroy	1,075	$93,036	1.0%	$219,500
Chatom	834	N/A	32.6%	$174,100
Millry	520	$39,167	15.2%	$156,500
McIntosh	364	$74,167	39.3%	$157,100
Cullomburg	363	N/A	56.8%	N/A
St. Stephens	297	$63,068	4.7%	$130,700
Malcolm	204	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Hobson	181	$170,240	0.0%	$223,000
Fairford	150	$96,228	0.0%	$221,500
Vinegar Bend	109	$13,787	76.1%	N/A
Fruitdale	66	N/A	47.0%	N/A
Deer Park	45	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Tibbie	24	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Washington County is located in Alabama with a total population of 15,143. It is the 54th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 44.6 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $61,042. This is 5% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $159,700. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Washington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Washington County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Washington County, Alabama?

Washington County has a population of 15,143, making it the 54th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Washington County?

The median household income in Washington County is $61,042 with a poverty rate of 17.1%.

How many cities are in Washington County, Alabama?

Washington County contains 13 Census-designated places.