Washington County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Washington County is located in New York with a total population of 60,883. It is the 41st most populous county out of 62 in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 45.0 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $72,342. This is 14% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $185,000. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Washington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Washington County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.6% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.