Washington County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Washington County is located in Texas with a total population of 36,156. It is the 87th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 40.9 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $75,085. This is 2% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $270,100. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (61.7% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (18.1%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%.