Washington County, Utah Demographics 2026

Name: Washington County, Utah Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Washington County, Utah has a population of 196,431, the 5th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $80,632 and the median home value is $510,700. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

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

Washington County Quick Facts

Population 196,431

Median Household Income $80,632

Median Home Value $510,700

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment Rate 3.6%

Median Age 39.1 years

Homeownership Rate 71.6%

Affordability Ratio 6.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 35.2%

High School Graduation 94.9%

Cities/Places 19

Population 196,431 5th of 29

Median Income $80,632 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment 3.6%

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	189,827	196,431	+3.5%
Median household income	$76,411	$80,632	+5.5%
Median home value	$465,600	$510,700	+9.7%

Median Household Income

Washington

$80,632

$95,166

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Washington

$510,700

$489,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.1%

$25K-$50K 19.2%

$50K-$100K 30.0%

$100K+ 40.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

12.1%

$100K-$125K

11.8%

$125K-$150K

9.2%

$150K-$200K

10.1%

$200K+

9.6%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

57.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.6%

Renter 28.4%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,566/mo 23.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.4%

18-34

20.9%

35-54

22.1%

55-74

22.6%

75+

10.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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
St. George	101,995	$76,508	11.4%	$496,100
Washington	32,348	$91,853	5.5%	$570,400
Hurricane	22,771	$75,016	9.0%	$456,000
Ivins	9,998	$78,089	11.8%	$594,000
Santa Clara	8,152	$96,475	3.9%	$558,100
La Verkin	4,476	$68,269	23.5%	$393,300
Toquerville	2,344	$97,813	3.5%	$563,200
Enterprise	1,955	$91,250	2.4%	$378,300
Hildale	1,372	$78,523	19.3%	$379,200
Apple Valley	1,181	$86,250	7.9%	$457,800
Dammeron Valley	877	$114,188	5.5%	$821,100
Virgin	715	$70,625	22.0%	$585,900
Central	660	$115,486	5.0%	$368,800
Leeds	646	$84,688	5.1%	$480,600
Springdale	421	$89,000	6.7%	$867,300
New Harmony	393	$85,298	24.7%	$579,900
Pine Valley	355	$104,286	0.0%	$602,900
Veyo	355	$68,182	46.2%	$440,900
Rockville	260	$54,722	0.0%	$492,400

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Population Overview

Washington County is located in Utah with a total population of 196,431. It is the 5th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 39.1 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 32.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $80,632. This is 15% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $510,700. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.1%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.1%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

35.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%.

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 Utah 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, Utah?

Washington County has a population of 196,431, making it the 5th most populous county in Utah.

What is the median income in Washington County?

The median household income in Washington County is $80,632 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Washington County, Utah?

Washington County contains 19 Census-designated places.