Washington County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Washington County, Texas has a population of 36,647, the 86th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $77,825 and the median home value is $288,100. The poverty rate is 13.4%.
Washington County Quick Facts
How Washington County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,163 | 36,647 | +4.2% |
| Median household income | $67,653 | $77,825 | +15.0% |
| Median home value¹ | $220,420 | $288,100 | +30.7% |
| Median gross rent | $1,089 | $1,165 | No clear change (+7.0%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 61.4%
- Black: 14.2%
- Hispanic: 18.5%
- Asian: 1.4%
- Other: 0.3%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 9.8%
- HS Diploma: 29.7%
- Some College: 22.1%
- Associate's: 7.5%
- Bachelor's: 21.2%
- Graduate+: 9.6%
Cities & Places in Washington County
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Population Overview
Washington County is located in Texas with a total population of 36,647. It is the 86th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Washington County is 40.9 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Washington County is $77,825. This is about the same as the state median of $78,476. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $288,100. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% 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 61.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (61.4% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (18.5%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
30.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.1%.
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 Texas 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, Texas?
Washington County has a population of 36,647, making it the 86th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Washington County?
The median household income in Washington County is $77,825 with a poverty rate of 13.4%.
How many cities are in Washington County, Texas?
Washington County contains 2 Census-designated places.