Washington County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Washington County is located in Colorado with a total population of 4,839. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 41.2 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $65,164. This is 30% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $218,300. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.3%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.