Washington County, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Washington County, OH 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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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Washington County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,978 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 92.2 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.45% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.6 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 24,779 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Washington County declined by 4.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 58,978 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Washington County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.9% of residents. That is 1.8 points above Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 11,530 19.5% -1.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 10,733 18.2% -2.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 12,938 21.9% +1.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 12,587 21.3% +3.2 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 Ohio, 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 50.7% of the people living in Washington County and men 49.3%.
- Women 50.7% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 49.3% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
Washington County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Washington County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,178 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.62% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Washington County is about 10% lower than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Washington County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $222,802 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $852 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.4% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Washington County is about 21.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $852 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Washington County spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 167 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Washington County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.1 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.1 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 167 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,182 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,691 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,067 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Ohio:
Hancock County (15.3 min), Van Wert County (15.5 min), Mercer County (16.0 min).
Slowest:
Morgan County (32.5 min), Vinton County (32.0 min), Brown County (32.0 min).
The average commute time in Washington County is 20 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
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 D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Washington County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.4), Warren County (0.4), Greene County (0.3).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.1), Vinton County (0.2), Noble County (0.2).
Health
Washington County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Washington County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.6% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.8), Union County (0.8), Warren County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Holmes County (0.8), Scioto County (0.8).
Washington County, OH Compared With Nearby Counties
How Washington County, OH compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County, OH | 58,978 | $64,178 #1/2 | $222,802 #1/2 | 20.1 min #2/2 |
| Wood County, WV | 83,389 | $58,016 | $88,233 | 17.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Washington County, Ohio.
How many people live in Washington County, Ohio?
About 58,978 people live in Washington County, Ohio, in 24,779 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 42.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Washington County, Ohio mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Washington County, Ohio has 92 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Washington County, Ohio?
The median home costs 3.5 times the median household income ($222,802 against $64,178), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $852 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Washington County, Ohio?
19.1% of adults in Washington County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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