Washington County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Washington County is located in Utah with a total population of 189,827. It is the 5th most populous county out of 29 in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 39.0 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 31.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $76,411. This is 17% lower than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $465,600. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.8%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.0%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 36.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%.