Washington County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Name: Washington County, Maryland Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Washington County, Maryland has a population of 155,709, the 11th most populous county in Maryland. The median household income is $77,747 and the median home value is $296,100. The poverty rate is 12.4%.

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

Washington County Quick Facts

Population 155,709

Median Household Income $77,747

Median Home Value $296,100

Poverty Rate 12.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.2%

Median Age 40.7 years

Homeownership Rate 66.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.1%

High School Graduation 88.6%

Cities/Places 54

Population 155,709 11th of 24

Median Income $77,747 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.4%

Unemployment 4.2%

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	155,033	155,709	+0.4%
Median household income	$74,157	$77,747	+4.8%
Median home value	$275,900	$296,100	+7.3%

Median Household Income

Washington

$77,747

$103,678

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Washington

$296,100

$419,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.5%

$25K-$50K 17.4%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 37.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.0%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

14.1%

$100K-$125K

10.7%

$125K-$150K

7.4%

$150K-$200K

9.9%

$200K+

9.9%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

59.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.8%

Renter 33.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,147/mo 17.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.8%

18-34

20.9%

35-54

25.8%

55-74

24.0%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 68 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Washington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hagerstown	43,665	$52,221	21.9%	$224,500
Halfway	10,849	$71,036	10.5%	$253,300
Robinwood	8,042	$90,840	11.3%	$341,300
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills	6,567	$103,340	8.8%	$333,000
St. James	4,824	$97,361	4.2%	$409,000
Boonsboro	3,809	$95,956	3.3%	$352,400
Maugansville	3,624	$79,019	9.0%	$321,800
Smithsburg	3,115	$100,673	15.7%	$337,500
Paramount-Long Meadow	2,569	$122,262	2.9%	$374,200
Williamsport	1,949	$61,607	23.3%	$227,900
Wilson-Conococheague	1,663	$64,296	18.0%	$224,600
Hancock	1,625	$34,886	23.7%	$190,900
Keedysville	1,183	$149,545	2.4%	$415,300
Highfield-Cascade	1,089	$62,368	4.7%	$208,900
Funkstown	1,076	$61,392	7.9%	$277,800
Downsville	958	$220,063	0.0%	$342,700
Cavetown	858	$108,677	3.4%	$325,400
Mount Aetna	637	$145,662	3.8%	$462,000
Sharpsburg	585	$71,500	7.0%	$304,100
Fairplay	511	$120,652	0.0%	$296,800
Leitersburg	498	N/A	18.7%	$349,500
Beaver Creek	439	$168,750	0.0%	$611,000
Pinesburg	409	N/A	10.8%	$220,200
Mount Lena	391	$56,250	14.3%	$287,500
Mapleville	365	N/A	16.7%	N/A
Clear Spring	342	$47,375	8.5%	$175,000
Chewsville	314	$87,115	0.0%	$238,100
Greensburg	314	$120,250	0.0%	$232,100
Bagtown	310	$158,500	14.5%	$332,400
San Mar	306	N/A	32.0%	$240,500
Tilghmanton	282	$106,875	0.0%	$227,700
Garretts Mill	244	N/A	11.1%	$204,400
Mercersville	220	$53,611	0.0%	N/A
Trego-Rohrersville Station	209	$150,848	0.0%	$834,800
Mount Briar	201	$237,404	9.0%	$321,200
Pecktonville	179	N/A	48.0%	$231,300
Sandy Hook	165	$61,655	5.5%	N/A
Ringgold	153	$85,909	7.2%	$262,500
Breathedsville	147	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Rohrersville	141	N/A	94.3%	N/A
Dargan	135	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Reid	120	$145,313	0.0%	$312,500
Edgemont	107	$62,462	0.0%	$287,100
Pondsville	102	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Jugtown	97	N/A	0.0%	$333,300
Cearfoss	86	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Yarrowsburg	83	N/A	38.6%	$255,900
Indian Springs	61	N/A	0.0%	$357,100
Antietam	50	N/A	0.0%	$262,500
Kemps Mill	49	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Big Pool	41	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Gapland	26	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Big Spring	21	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Brownsville	20	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Washington County is located in Maryland with a total population of 155,709. It is the 11th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland. The county encompasses 54 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 40.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $77,747. This is 25% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $296,100. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.3% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (11.5%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.

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 Maryland 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, Maryland?

Washington County has a population of 155,709, making it the 11th most populous county in Maryland.

What is the median income in Washington County?

The median household income in Washington County is $77,747 with a poverty rate of 12.4%.

How many cities are in Washington County, Maryland?

Washington County contains 54 Census-designated places.