Washington County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Washington County is located in Alabama with a total population of 15,270. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 44.1 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $60,503. This is 2% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $152,800. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Washington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.