Population 21,106 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washington County
Household size in Washington County
| Period | Washington County | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.61 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Washington County has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The Omaha area as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.65 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 36.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 36.5 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 37.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.6 | 37.7 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.7 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Washington County is 43.6 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southeast.
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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 11.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Washington County: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.3 points, 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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 31.5% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 33.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 34.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 33.8% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Washington County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.7 points, even as the national share rose.
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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 9.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.2% of homes in Washington County are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. No other Nebraska county has a lower vacancy rate.
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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1975 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Housing in Washington County leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest. Among Nebraska's 93 counties, though, only eight have newer homes.
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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $735 | $844 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $788 | $938 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $849 | $1,042 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,007 | $1,337 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$272 | +$493 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Washington County pays $1,007 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $272 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northeast.
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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.6% | 34.0% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 34.8% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.8% | 36.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.9% | 39.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Washington County (35.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Omaha area (39.7%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.3 points, as it has nationally. Only five of Nebraska's 93 counties have a higher 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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 91.2% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 91.2% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 91.7% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 92.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Washington County: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Washington County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Nebraska counties.
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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.9% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Washington County has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 | 2.52 | 43.6 | 7.7% | 16.8% | 4.2% | 1974 | $1,007 | 35.9% | 96.1% | 2.1% |
| Dodge County | 2.43 | 38.9 | 11.1% | 33.1% | 9.6% | 1964 | $1,066 | 22.0% | 88.1% | 3.5% |
| Harrison County | 2.42 | 42.5 | 6.4% | 22.9% | 8.6% | 1958 | $851 | 23.0% | 94.1% | 2.2% |
| Shelby County | 2.41 | 44.4 | 7.5% | 22.2% | 11.9% | 1953 | $777 | 25.1% | 95.5% | 3.1% |
| Colfax County | 3.44 | 34.5 | 24.9% | 23.7% | 4.6% | 1968 | $989 | 14.6% | 67.9% | 2.5% |
| Platte County | 2.58 | 37.7 | 12.1% | 28.4% | 5.4% | 1971 | $1,017 | 23.7% | 90.6% | 1.9% |
| Audubon County | 2.16 | 47.3 | 7.8% | 23.8% | 8.1% | 1948 | $758 | 21.2% | 92.1% | 1.5% |
| Guthrie County | 2.30 | 45.0 | 7.7% | 16.0% | 19.7% | 1962 | $825 | 24.9% | 95.8% | 3.1% |
| Nance County | 2.39 | 43.6 | 7.9% | 27.1% | 16.3% | 1949 | $851 | 20.4% | 92.8% | 3.6% |
| Boone County | 2.39 | 42.4 | 6.0% | 18.1% | 15.2% | 1956 | $862 | 20.2% | 94.1% | 1.3% |
| Dallas County | 2.59 | 36.9 | 8.1% | 31.0% | 5.9% | 2000 | $1,300 | 52.3% | 95.5% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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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