Washington County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Washington County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Washington County, Indiana has a population of 28,212, the 57th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $64,641 and the median home value is $172,200. The poverty rate is 14.4%.

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

Washington County Quick Facts

Population 28,212

Median Household Income $64,641

Median Home Value $172,200

Poverty Rate 14.4%

Unemployment Rate 3.2%

Median Age 41.5 years

Homeownership Rate 82.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.5%

High School Graduation 87.8%

Cities/Places 8

Population 28,212 57th of 92

Median Income $64,641 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.4%

Unemployment 3.2%

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	28,167	28,212	+0.2%
Median household income	$61,358	$64,641	+5.4%
Median home value	$162,400	$172,200	+6.0%

Median Household Income

Washington

$64,641

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Washington

$172,200

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.8%

$25K-$50K 22.1%

$50K-$100K 34.4%

$100K+ 25.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

5.1%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

6.2%

$40K-$45K

5.6%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

17.9%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

5.8%

$200K+

4.1%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

61.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.1%

Renter 17.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $780/mo 14.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.8%

18-34

19.3%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

26.0%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Washington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Salem	6,489	$56,538	25.7%	$144,700
New Pekin	1,372	$50,625	19.5%	$135,800
Campbellsburg	635	$49,688	35.3%	$150,400
Little York	208	$64,583	17.8%	$159,400
Hardinsburg	164	$36,042	21.3%	$117,600
Saltillo	117	$41,649	7.7%	$46,000
Livonia	95	$53,750	21.1%	$113,600
Fredericksburg	48	N/A	100.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Washington County is located in Indiana with a total population of 28,212. It is the 57th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 41.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $64,641. This is 10% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $172,200. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Washington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Washington County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 8.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

14.5% 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 51% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. 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 Indiana 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, Indiana?

Washington County has a population of 28,212, making it the 57th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Washington County?

The median household income in Washington County is $64,641 with a poverty rate of 14.4%.

How many cities are in Washington County, Indiana?

Washington County contains 8 Census-designated places.