Washington County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Washington County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Washington County, Nebraska has a population of 21,106, the 17th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $94,396 and the median home value is $297,600. The poverty rate is 6.4%.

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

Washington County Quick Facts

Population 21,106

Median Household Income $94,396

Median Home Value $297,600

Poverty Rate 6.4%

Unemployment Rate 1.8%

Median Age 42.9 years

Homeownership Rate 83.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 36.8%

High School Graduation 95.8%

Cities/Places 7

Population 21,106 17th of 93

Median Income $94,396 23% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.4%

Unemployment 1.8%

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	20,989	21,106	+0.6%
Median household income	$90,188	$94,396	+4.7%
Median home value	$278,300	$297,600	+6.9%

Median Household Income

Washington

$94,396

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Washington

$297,600

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.1%

$25K-$50K 15.9%

$50K-$100K 25.9%

$100K+ 47.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.9%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

2.2%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

3.8%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

10.0%

$125K-$150K

11.3%

$150K-$200K

12.3%

$200K+

13.5%

Employment

1.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

66.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.2%

Renter 16.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $965/mo 12.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.0%

18-34

16.7%

35-54

25.6%

55-74

26.2%

75+

7.5%

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
Blair	7,914	$81,452	7.8%	$221,500
Arlington	1,467	$94,034	3.1%	$225,400
Fort Calhoun	1,173	$102,396	6.9%	$291,000
Kennard	425	$95,000	4.5%	$189,500
Herman	360	$80,461	2.2%	$134,700
Washington	198	$106,458	6.6%	$209,100
Fontanelle	60	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Explore Nebraska Rankings

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Population Overview

Washington County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 21,106. It is the 17th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 42.9 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $94,396. This is 23% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also 17% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $297,600. Housing costs are 25% higher than the state median of $238,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Washington County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

36.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Washington County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.8%.

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 Nebraska 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, Nebraska?

Washington County has a population of 21,106, making it the 17th most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Washington County?

The median household income in Washington County is $94,396 with a poverty rate of 6.4%.

How many cities are in Washington County, Nebraska?

Washington County contains 7 Census-designated places.