Population 196,431 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washington County
Household size in Washington County
| Period | Washington County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 3.21 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 3.28 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.97 | 3.25 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 3.11 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Washington County holds 2.88 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in Utah overall, where it has 3.11 people. Household size has dropped from 3.00 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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9 | 29.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.4 | 30.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 32.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 33.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
At 40.4, 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 older than in Utah as a whole, where the median age is 33.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.9, mirroring the country.
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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.5% of households in Washington County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Washington County has a lower share of single-parent households than most Utah counties.
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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 28.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.9% | 30.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.6% | 29.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Washington County own their homes; 28.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly four in ten owners (38.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. The renter share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, 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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 8.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Washington County: 13.7% of homes are empty, 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 has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Washington County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2002, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Only one other Utah county has 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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,037 | $971 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,089 | $1,064 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,183 | $1,222 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,750 | $1,701 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$713 | +$729 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Washington County costs $1,750 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $713 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 31.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 34.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.5% | 38.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in Washington County (35.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 91.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 93.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Washington County: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Utah as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 5.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Washington County than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 | 2.88 | 40.4 | 6.5% | 28.4% | 13.7% | 2002 | $1,750 | 35.5% | 94.7% | 3.5% |
| Kane County | 2.31 | 43.4 | 4.9% | 19.6% | 24.2% | 1993 | $1,083 | 28.7% | 93.4% | 2.6% |
| Inyo County | 2.35 | 45.1 | 10.2% | 33.6% | 14.3% | 1975 | $1,428 | 30.0% | 93.3% | 2.7% |
| La Plata County | 2.27 | 43.0 | 6.7% | 29.1% | 13.6% | 1991 | $1,421 | 48.9% | 96.4% | 3.9% |
| Archuleta County | 2.36 | 51.2 | 5.4% | 19.9% | 36.4% | 1996 | $1,433 | 39.4% | 95.8% | 1.1% |
| Madera County | 3.57 | 35.6 | 18.3% | 32.5% | 9.7% | 1989 | $1,602 | 18.3% | 72.2% | 10.2% |
| Merced County | 3.43 | 32.5 | 18.3% | 46.0% | 6.5% | 1987 | $1,488 | 15.2% | 71.7% | 10.4% |
| Conejos County | 2.41 | 40.3 | 7.5% | 23.5% | 17.1% | 1981 | $781 | 26.6% | 91.1% | 4.0% |
| Costilla County | 2.21 | 52.1 | 10.6% | 21.0% | 32.4% | 1981 | $891 | 24.3% | 90.1% | 3.3% |
| Las Animas County | 2.11 | 47.2 | 9.6% | 31.4% | 18.7% | 1969 | $991 | 20.4% | 90.6% | 5.3% |
| Morton County | 2.61 | 47.9 | 10.9% | 14.6% | 25.0% | 1967 | $628 | 16.3% | 80.9% | 0.9% |
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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