Washington County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Washington County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Washington County, Ohio has a population of 58,978, the 43rd most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $63,603 and the median home value is $185,600. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

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

Washington County Quick Facts

Population 58,978

Median Household Income $63,603

Median Home Value $185,600

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 44.0 years

Homeownership Rate 75.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.9%

High School Graduation 93.8%

Cities/Places 13

Population 58,978 43rd of 88

Median Income $63,603 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment 4.8%

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	59,318	58,978	-0.6%
Median household income	$61,355	$63,603	+3.7%
Median home value	$174,100	$185,600	+6.6%

Median Household Income

Washington

$63,603

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Washington

$185,600

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.9%

$25K-$50K 21.8%

$50K-$100K 31.8%

$100K+ 27.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

5.0%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

15.5%

$100K-$125K

9.9%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

58.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.4%

Renter 24.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $852/mo 16.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.9%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

27.7%

75+

9.2%

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
Marietta	13,203	$47,873	19.1%	$161,800
Belpre	6,654	$54,592	15.8%	$159,000
Devola	2,688	$99,702	2.1%	$235,800
Beverly	1,625	$45,926	24.9%	$165,900
Newport (Washington County)	1,180	$91,898	1.6%	$208,200
Reno	1,040	$43,786	12.6%	$213,800
Matamoras (New Matamoras)	864	$17,098	59.7%	$94,400
Lowell	556	$46,313	27.5%	$131,800
Waterford	395	N/A	2.3%	$208,900
Little Hocking	167	N/A	28.7%	$189,300
Vincent	139	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Macksburg	125	$51,875	28.8%	$75,000
Lower Salem	92	$79,219	19.6%	$95,800

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Population Overview

Washington County is located in Ohio with a total population of 58,978. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 44.0 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $63,603. This is 11% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The median home value is $185,600. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Washington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Washington County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.

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 Ohio 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, Ohio?

Washington County has a population of 58,978, making it the 43rd most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Washington County?

The median household income in Washington County is $63,603 with a poverty rate of 13.8%.

How many cities are in Washington County, Ohio?

Washington County contains 13 Census-designated places.