Washington County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Washington County is located in Florida with a total population of 25,259. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 41.6 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $52,723. This is 26% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $156,000. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

12.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.1%.