Washington County, MO 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 | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,027 | 6,177,646 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 31.5 | 88.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.88% | 0.26% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.3 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,864 | 2,484,450 | 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 | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,078 | $69,051 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.23% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Washington County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $67,577 | $136,017 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $680 | $995 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.3% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 12:00 AM – 04:59 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Washington County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 30.7 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Washington County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Washington County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.42 | 2.54 |
Health
Washington County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Washington County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.2 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.1% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 27.1% | 22.8% | 19.0% |