Population 25,529 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washington County
Household size in Washington County
| Period | Washington County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Washington County has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.65 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Washington County
| Period | Washington County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
At 41.1, the median age in Washington County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in Florida overall, where the median age is 43.5. The median age has crept up from 40.4 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Washington County
| Period | Washington County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Washington County (12.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Washington County
Renters in Washington County
| Period | Washington County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.0% of households in Washington County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 64.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the center.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Washington County
| Period | Washington County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.5% of the housing in Washington County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Washington County
| Period | Washington County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Washington County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The picture is much the same across Florida. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Washington County
| Period | Washington County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $618 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $651 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $719 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $994 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$376 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Washington County pays $994 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $376 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 28.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Washington County
Bachelor's degrees in Washington County
| Period | Washington County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Washington County: 11.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only two of Florida's 67 counties have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Washington County
| Period | Washington County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.5% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.6% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Washington County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 7.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Washington County
| Period | Washington County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Washington County has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of Florida's 67 counties, only four have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 7.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Washington County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 2.47 | 41.1 | 12.3% | 20.0% | 15.5% | 1989 | $994 | 11.5% | 85.6% | 3.2% |
| Jackson County | 2.46 | 43.4 | 13.5% | 24.1% | 14.0% | 1983 | $861 | 15.3% | 83.9% | 4.5% |
| Walton County | 2.41 | 44.6 | 9.7% | 21.4% | 23.4% | 2002 | $1,820 | 35.0% | 92.4% | 5.2% |
| Okaloosa County | 2.55 | 38.8 | 12.1% | 31.6% | 11.1% | 1991 | $1,606 | 34.1% | 93.2% | 4.0% |
| Gadsden County | 2.41 | 44.1 | 16.9% | 29.3% | 12.8% | 1980 | $950 | 22.7% | 81.7% | 5.3% |
| Santa Rosa County | 2.70 | 40.8 | 9.2% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 1997 | $1,651 | 32.7% | 93.4% | 4.2% |
| Jefferson County | 2.47 | 46.5 | 12.9% | 24.1% | 15.9% | 1986 | $974 | 19.6% | 89.1% | 7.3% |
| Baldwin County | 2.54 | 44.4 | 7.7% | 22.4% | 14.7% | 1998 | $1,374 | 33.6% | 91.9% | 3.3% |
| Mobile County | 2.59 | 38.8 | 14.2% | 34.0% | 12.3% | 1982 | $1,096 | 26.0% | 89.3% | 5.4% |
| Echols County | 3.29 | 31.4 | 12.7% | 24.1% | 15.9% | 1988 | $1,038 | 15.1% | 82.6% | 1.6% |
| Hamilton County | 2.81 | 40.0 | 16.7% | 20.2% | 22.5% | 1990 | $785 | 12.2% | 82.9% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Falls County, TX · Warren County, NC · Waseca County, MN · Washburn County, WI · Washington County, AL · Washington County, GA · Wayne County, IL · Fayette County, IL · Fayette County, IA · Fayette County, AL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Washington County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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