Washington County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Washington County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 20,989. It is the 17th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 42.6 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $90,188. This is 20% higher than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $278,300. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $223,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Washington County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

36.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Washington County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.0%.