Washington County, Arkansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Washington County, AR Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageAmong the top 3 healthiest counties in Arkansas
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C
Income Below averageWealthier than 92% of counties in Arkansas
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C
Education Below averageAmong the top 3 best educated counties in Arkansas
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Washington County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 256,746 | 3,049,066 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 269.8 | 57.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.96% | 0.32% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 30.5 | 36.8 | 37.3 |
| Households | 96,992 | 1,205,703 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Washington County grew by 32.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 256,746 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Washington County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 27.9% of residents. That is 6.4 points above Arkansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 71,539 27.9% +6.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 57,039 22.2% +1.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 45,808 17.8% -1.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 30,797 12.0% -6.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Arkansas, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.8% of the people living in Washington County and men 50.2%.
- Women 49.8% Arkansas 50.6%
- Men 50.2% Arkansas 49.4%
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Economy
Washington County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Washington County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,909 | $60,940 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.73% | 4.58% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Washington County is about 16% higher than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Washington County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $170,355 | $111,957 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,070 | $947 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 55.6% | 66.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Washington County is about 13.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,070 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Washington County spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 156 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Washington County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.7 | 18.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.5 | 37.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 156 | 155 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,839 | $4,807 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,387 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,892 | 912 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Arkansas:
Arkansas County (11.9 min), Phillips County (13.2 min), Howard County (13.4 min).
Slowest:
Perry County (32.2 min), Newton County (31.6 min), Madison County (31.1 min).
The average commute time in Washington County is about the same as in Arkansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Washington County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Washington County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Arkansas:
Pulaski County (0.3), Benton County (0.3), Washington County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lee County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2), Scott County (0.2).
Health
Washington County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Washington County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.0% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.3% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Arkansas:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Newton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Phillips County (0.7), Chicot County (0.7), Desha County (0.8).
Washington County, AR Compared With Nearby Counties
How Washington County, AR compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County, AR | 256,746 | $70,909 #2/3 | $170,355 #3/3 | 18.7 min #1/3 |
| Benton County, AR | 303,622 | $93,533 | $246,475 | 20.1 min |
| Crawford County, AR | 61,139 | $64,644 | $501,474 | 21.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Washington County, Arkansas.
How big is Washington County, Arkansas by population?
About 256,746 people live in Washington County, Arkansas, in 96,992 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 30.5, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 7 years.
How densely populated is Washington County, Arkansas?
Averaged over its land area, Washington County, Arkansas has 270 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 3.1 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Washington County, Arkansas?
The median home costs 2.4 times the median household income ($170,355 against $70,909), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,070 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Washington County, Arkansas?
Unemployment in Washington County, Arkansas is only 3.4%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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