Washington County, Maine Demographics 2026

Name: Washington County, Maine Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Washington County, Maine has a population of 31,331, the 14th most populous county in Maine. The median household income is $56,024 and the median home value is $161,800. The poverty rate is 17.1%.

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

Washington County Quick Facts

Population 31,331

Median Household Income $56,024

Median Home Value $161,800

Poverty Rate 17.1%

Unemployment Rate 6.3%

Median Age 48.6 years

Homeownership Rate 79.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.7%

High School Graduation 91.1%

Cities/Places 9

Population 31,331 14th of 16

Median Income $56,024 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.1%

Unemployment 6.3%

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	31,261	31,331	+0.2%
Median household income	$52,237	$56,024	+7.2%
Median home value	$147,100	$161,800	+10.0%

Median Household Income

Washington

$56,024

$74,733

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Washington

$161,800

$296,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.1%

$25K-$50K 21.7%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 24.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.8%

$10K-$15K

7.5%

$15K-$20K

5.6%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

8.5%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

5.6%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.8%|National: 5.2%

52.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.7%

Renter 20.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $783/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.5%

18-34

16.7%

35-54

22.5%

55-74

31.8%

75+

10.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Washington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Calais	3,097	$64,096	21.4%	$111,100
Machias	1,316	$27,926	32.3%	$136,300
Eastport	1,263	$45,573	15.2%	$179,800
Woodland	932	$56,765	13.4%	$105,400
Jonesport	571	$68,750	15.2%	$176,600
Danforth	452	$42,264	11.9%	$85,200
Milbridge	326	N/A	24.1%	$231,800
Lubec	277	$51,429	11.9%	$216,800
Vanceboro	122	N/A	10.7%	$113,500

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Population Overview

Washington County is located in Maine with a total population of 31,331. It is the 14th most populous county out of 16 in Maine. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 48.6 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 44.8 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $56,024. This is 25% lower than the state median of $74,733. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $161,800. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $296,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Washington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Washington County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.1%.

Education

24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.

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 Maine 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, Maine?

Washington County has a population of 31,331, making it the 14th most populous county in Maine.

What is the median income in Washington County?

The median household income in Washington County is $56,024 with a poverty rate of 17.1%.

How many cities are in Washington County, Maine?

Washington County contains 9 Census-designated places.