Washington County, FL Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Washington County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,760 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 41.8 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.37% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.1 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,282 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Washington County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Washington County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,706 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.83% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Washington County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $186,785 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $883 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.8% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Washington County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 32.1 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Washington County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Washington County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Washington County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Washington County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.1 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 27.0% | 21.3% | 19.0% |