Population 58,978 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washington County
Household size in Washington County
| Period | Washington County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Washington County are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.40 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.6, Washington County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Washington County is older than at least four in five Ohio counties.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Washington County as they are nationally: 11.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.4 points from 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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Washington County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 48.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.7 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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Washington County: 11.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Washington County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Ohio as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $622 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $622 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $702 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $854 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$231 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Washington County runs $854 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $231 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the center.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Washington County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.2%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northeast.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Washington County is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Washington County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Ohio 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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in Washington County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 | 2.37 | 44.6 | 11.1% | 24.6% | 11.2% | 1970 | $854 | 22.2% | 93.9% | 4.8% |
| Pleasants County | 2.58 | 43.5 | 10.1% | 18.6% | 13.9% | 1979 | $686 | 14.5% | 89.9% | 9.5% |
| Athens County | 2.41 | 37.2 | 7.0% | 39.6% | 13.9% | 1975 | $1,004 | 35.7% | 91.8% | 6.8% |
| Tyler County | 2.51 | 46.5 | 6.6% | 15.9% | 20.2% | 1967 | $737 | 15.4% | 90.8% | 6.9% |
| Hocking County | 2.41 | 42.9 | 12.5% | 21.2% | 11.4% | 1980 | $851 | 13.6% | 89.7% | 6.1% |
| Marion County | 2.35 | 41.6 | 8.6% | 23.3% | 11.4% | 1964 | $955 | 27.8% | 92.9% | 5.1% |
| Taylor County | 2.51 | 42.4 | 15.0% | 16.1% | 12.9% | 1973 | $823 | 21.3% | 88.7% | 6.5% |
| Ross County | 2.43 | 41.4 | 12.3% | 30.4% | 8.9% | 1975 | $914 | 17.6% | 89.2% | 3.9% |
| Preston County | 2.42 | 44.5 | 7.8% | 18.5% | 12.9% | 1984 | $846 | 18.3% | 86.4% | 4.5% |
| Fayette County | 2.49 | 40.8 | 10.6% | 35.3% | 10.9% | 1969 | $848 | 14.6% | 86.5% | 3.8% |
| Garrett County | 2.27 | 46.3 | 8.7% | 20.3% | 20.7% | 1980 | $827 | 24.9% | 90.1% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Somerset County, ME · Buffalo County, NE · Butler County, KS · Calumet County, WI · Camden County, GA · Roane County, TN · Carroll County, NH · Saline County, KS · Cherokee County, TX · Seneca County, OH
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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