Washington County, Florida Demographics 2026

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

Washington County, Florida has a population of 25,529, the 53rd most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $58,210 and the median home value is $171,000. The poverty rate is 17.3%.

Washington County Quick Facts

Population 25,529

Median Household Income $58,21090% MOE ±$6,699

Median Home Value $171,00090% MOE ±$13,730

Poverty Rate 17.3%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.6%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Median Age 41.7 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 80.0%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.5%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 84.3%

Cities/Places 5

Population 25,529 53rd of 67

Median Income $58,210 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.3%

Unemployment 3.6%

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	24,764	25,529	+3.1%
Median household income	$45,563	$58,210	+27.8%
Median home value¹	$139,316	$171,000	+22.7%
Median gross rent	$882	$888	No clear change (+0.6%)

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

$58,210

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Washington

$171,000

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.4%

$25K-$50K 24.7%

$50K-$100K 32.8%

$100K+ 23.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.7%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

5.7%

$25K-$30K

5.9%

$30K-$35K

5.4%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

5.3%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

14.9%

$75K-$100K

11.6%

$100K-$125K

7.7%

$125K-$150K

7.1%

$150K-$200K

4.4%

$200K+

3.9%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

46.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.0%

Renter 20.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $888/mo 18.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.0%

18-34

20.4%

35-54

26.8%

55-74

25.2%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Washington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Chipley	3,683	$46,193	12.7%	$143,700
Vernon	815	$43,194	27.9%	$115,800
Wausau	320	$32,500	31.9%	$68,400
Caryville	309	$62,292	23.6%	N/A
Ebro	229	$78,036	5.7%	$191,700

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Population Overview

Washington County is located in Florida with a total population of 25,529. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 41.7 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $58,210. This is 22% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $171,000. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Washington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.9% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.3%.

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 Florida 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, Florida?

Washington County has a population of 25,529, making it the 53rd most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Washington County?

The median household income in Washington County is $58,210 with a poverty rate of 17.3%.

How many cities are in Washington County, Florida?

Washington County contains 5 Census-designated places.