Washington County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Washington County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 251,863. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 32.5 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $66,426. This is 13% higher than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $266,000. Housing costs are 52% higher than the state median of $175,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.4%. The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (18.4% vs 8.8%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.3% vs 1.5%).

Education

34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Washington County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.