Washington County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Washington County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Washington County, Arkansas has a population of 256,765, the 3rd most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $70,639 and the median home value is $298,400. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Washington County Quick Facts

Population 256,765

Median Household Income $70,639

Median Home Value $298,400

Poverty Rate 14.6%

Unemployment Rate 3.4%

Median Age 32.5 years

Homeownership Rate 55.6%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 35.3%

High School Graduation 87.8%

Cities/Places 15

Population 256,765 3rd of 75

Median Income $70,639 16% higher than state

Poverty Rate 14.6%

Unemployment 3.4%

How Washington County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	251,863	256,765	+1.9%
Median household income	$66,426	$70,639	+6.3%
Median home value	$266,000	$298,400	+12.2%

Median Household Income

Washington

$70,639

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Washington

$298,400

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.3%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 29.7%

$100K+ 34.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

8.0%

$200K+

9.3%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

65.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 55.6%

Renter 44.4%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,071/mo 18.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.5%

18-34

29.7%

35-54

24.5%

55-74

17.4%

75+

4.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Washington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fayetteville	99,319	$62,695	20.6%	$349,600
Farmington	9,094	$90,469	3.8%	$304,800
Prairie Grove	7,798	$70,701	15.2%	$256,000
Tontitown	6,425	$85,603	4.7%	$430,500
Elkins	3,808	$81,789	6.5%	$212,500
Johnson	3,656	$95,844	2.2%	$312,900
West Fork	3,095	$77,566	3.1%	$201,000
Lincoln	2,794	$68,333	12.4%	$168,900
Goshen	2,298	$150,074	1.7%	$670,200
Greenland	1,274	$69,821	13.0%	$228,000
Winslow	291	$42,292	15.8%	$172,200
Cincinnati	278	$57,127	3.2%	N/A
Summers	267	$65,645	0.0%	$162,500
Morrow	182	$92,546	33.6%	$216,400
Evansville	75	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Washington County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 256,765. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 32.5 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $70,639. This is 16% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $298,400. Housing costs are 59% higher than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.6%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (18.6% vs 9.0%).

Education

35.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Washington County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 37% higher than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.

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 Arkansas 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, Arkansas?

Washington County has a population of 256,765, making it the 3rd most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Washington County?

The median household income in Washington County is $70,639 with a poverty rate of 14.6%.

How many cities are in Washington County, Arkansas?

Washington County contains 15 Census-designated places.