Washington County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Washington County is located in Vermont with a total population of 59,958. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 43.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 43.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $79,853. This is 2% higher than the state median of $78,024. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $293,900. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $290,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Washington County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

47.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 42.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.7%. Notably, 19.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.