Washington County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Washington County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Washington County, Pennsylvania has a population of 210,042, the 18th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $78,958 and the median home value is $228,500. The poverty rate is 9.6%.

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

Washington County Quick Facts

Population 210,042

Median Household Income $78,958

Median Home Value $228,500

Poverty Rate 9.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 44.2 years

Homeownership Rate 76.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.9%

High School Graduation 94.6%

Cities/Places 64

Population 210,042 18th of 67

Median Income $78,958 1% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.6%

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	209,778	210,042	+0.1%
Median household income	$77,487	$78,958	+1.9%
Median home value	$220,600	$228,500	+3.6%

Median Household Income

Washington

$78,958

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Washington

$228,500

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.1%

$25K-$50K 17.4%

$50K-$100K 29.2%

$100K+ 39.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

8.2%

$150K-$200K

9.6%

$200K+

11.2%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

61.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.1%

Renter 23.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $949/mo 14.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.6%

18-34

19.1%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

27.9%

75+

8.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Washington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Washington	13,368	$52,975	16.8%	$128,200
Canonsburg	9,675	$79,227	6.3%	$213,200
California	4,864	$48,606	28.9%	$152,200
Donora	4,527	$39,544	29.6%	$62,300
McGovern	4,393	$107,395	0.5%	$320,300
McMurray	4,286	$155,077	2.6%	$391,700
Charleroi	4,202	$43,265	30.8%	$52,800
Monongahela	4,109	$59,861	12.3%	$114,300
Thompsonville	3,646	$128,422	1.6%	$436,900
Centerville (Washington County)	3,235	$71,250	4.5%	$120,600
Gastonville	2,995	$68,487	2.7%	$173,300
Wolfdale	2,938	$64,736	5.1%	$170,200
Cecil-Bishop	2,910	$94,267	3.2%	$305,500
Muse	2,529	$80,288	3.6%	$340,300
Bentleyville	2,437	$51,174	25.5%	$148,300
New Eagle	2,085	$51,716	15.7%	$106,700
Baidland	1,809	$100,341	13.1%	$201,300
East Washington	1,714	$91,136	7.9%	$253,500
Burgettstown	1,412	$52,500	5.7%	$129,400
North Charleroi	1,316	$51,324	20.2%	$93,500
Houston	1,313	$64,773	20.0%	$203,800
Wickerham Manor-Fisher	1,247	$80,694	1.7%	$188,900
Lawrence	1,154	$66,250	15.6%	$217,200
Speers	1,105	$72,813	11.6%	$158,400
West Brownsville	1,100	$64,449	9.6%	$82,800
Hickory	987	$63,934	2.3%	$217,300
Wylandville	890	$113,000	9.4%	$571,300
Midway	837	$55,329	8.7%	$121,200
Ellsworth	791	$62,917	9.6%	$76,400
Claysville	752	$79,479	13.0%	$138,900
Slovan	714	$82,303	8.4%	N/A
Avella	688	$71,000	28.2%	$139,100
Cokeburg	684	N/A	8.3%	$162,500
Deemston	672	$98,750	3.6%	$228,100
Paris	652	$88,125	10.1%	$202,400
Langeloth	632	$75,565	9.1%	$153,800
Eighty Four	626	$135,709	0.3%	$418,700
Joffre	610	N/A	31.8%	N/A
Marianna	585	$54,792	18.8%	$93,300
Roscoe	567	$68,289	5.8%	$110,300
Van Voorhis	516	N/A	0.0%	$158,100
Meadowlands	495	$49,412	10.3%	$183,900
West Alexander	491	$84,773	1.0%	$165,600
Fredericktown	488	$138,016	0.8%	$222,800
Atlasburg	482	$93,333	19.7%	$112,800
Long Branch	458	$75,000	11.8%	$154,300
Beallsville	425	$64,896	8.9%	$162,500
Allenport	403	$61,607	14.6%	$112,000
Finleyville	341	$50,208	14.4%	$162,500
Dunlevy	326	$74,500	7.9%	$97,600
Southview	303	$88,438	11.6%	$163,300
Stockdale	291	$52,422	10.0%	$110,900
Millsboro	282	N/A	22.3%	N/A
Elco	280	$83,224	20.9%	$159,400
Elrama	279	$31,824	41.9%	$97,300
Hendersonville	243	$73,289	16.5%	$216,000
Twilight	221	$98,750	3.6%	$206,500
Aaronsburg (Washington County)	212	$47,933	52.4%	$129,200
Taylorstown	176	$72,222	2.3%	$133,300
Cross Creek	164	$58,472	0.0%	$107,800
Bulger	119	N/A	5.9%	$188,600
Coal Center	101	$41,250	16.8%	$81,700
West Middletown	67	$76,875	11.9%	$112,500
Westland	40	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Washington County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 210,042. It is the 18th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 64 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 44.2 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $78,958. This is 1% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $228,500. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Washington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Washington County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.2%. The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

32.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%.

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 Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania?

Washington County has a population of 210,042, making it the 18th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Washington County?

The median household income in Washington County is $78,958 with a poverty rate of 9.6%.

How many cities are in Washington County, Pennsylvania?

Washington County contains 64 Census-designated places.