Washington County, AL

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Washington County Overview

15,434
TOTAL POPULATION
7,664
MALE POPULATION
7,770
FEMALE POPULATION
98.64
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.38
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,210
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,492
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$51,184
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,348
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,991
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Washington County Area Codes

Race in Washington County

The most populous races in Washington County are White / Caucasian (10,298 | 66.7%), Black / African American (3,608 | 23.4%), and Native / Alaskan (1,042 | 6.8%).
Race in Washington County
Race# Population% Population
Asian620.4%
Black / African American3,60823.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2611.7%
Native / Alaskan1,0426.8%
White / Caucasian10,29866.7%
Two or more Races4042.6%
Some other Race200.1%
Total15,434100.0%

Ancestry in Washington County

The most populous ancestries reported in Washington County are American (1,844 | 11.9%), English (1,119 | 7.2%), Irish (964 | 6.2%), Choctaw (616 | 4.0%), and German (540 | 3.5%), together accounting for 32.9% of all Washington County residents.
Ancestry in Washington County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African190.1%
American1,84411.9%
Arab120.1%
Bhutanese270.2%
Blackfeet490.3%
British10.0%
Central American Indian730.5%
Cherokee1300.8%
Chickasaw90.1%
Choctaw6164.0%
Danish90.1%
Dutch800.5%
Eastern European130.1%
English1,1197.2%
European2071.3%
French190.1%
French Canadian30.0%
German5403.5%
Indian (Asian)930.6%
Irish9646.2%
Italian330.2%
Korean150.1%
Lebanese120.1%
Mexican2511.6%
Navajo3232.1%
Norwegian980.6%
Puerto Rican10.0%
Scotch-Irish2311.5%
Scottish1130.7%
Sioux460.3%
Spaniard90.1%
Sri Lankan460.3%
Subsaharan African190.1%
Swedish480.3%
Swiss160.1%
Syrian40.0%
Welsh200.1%
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Immigrants in Washington County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Washington County came from Central America (88 | 0.6%), Latin America (88 | 0.6%), Guatemala (73 | 0.5%), Asia (26 | 0.2%), and Mexico (15 | 0.1%), together accounting for 1.9% of all Washington County residents.
Immigrants in Washington County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia260.2%
Central America880.6%
China10.0%
Eastern Asia110.1%
Guatemala730.5%
Japan100.1%
Latin America880.6%
Mexico150.1%
Philippines150.1%
South Eastern Asia150.1%
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Sex and Age in Washington County

Sex and Age in Washington County

The most populous age groups in Washington County are 55 to 59 Years (635 | 8.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (795 | 10.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Washington County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years473 (6.2%)370 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years595 (7.8%)300 (3.9%)
10 to 14 Years332 (4.3%)449 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years548 (7.1%)448 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years624 (8.1%)795 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Years423 (5.5%)255 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years340 (4.4%)374 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Years378 (4.9%)379 (4.9%)
40 to 44 Years424 (5.5%)418 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years484 (6.3%)445 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years494 (6.5%)505 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years635 (8.3%)726 (9.3%)
60 to 64 Years493 (6.4%)676 (8.7%)
65 to 69 Years357 (4.7%)449 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years623 (8.1%)496 (6.4%)
75 to 79 Years225 (2.9%)280 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years153 (2.0%)335 (4.3%)
85 Years and over63 (0.8%)70 (0.9%)
Total7,664 (100.0%)7,770 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Washington County

Median Family Size in Washington County

The median family size in Washington County is 3.30 persons per family, with single female/mother families (655 | 16.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.4 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (270 | 6.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Washington County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,125 (77.2%)3.13
Single Male/Father270 (6.7%)2.67
Single Female/Mother655 (16.2%)4.40
Total Families4,050 (100.0%)3.30

Median Household Size in Washington County

The median household size in Washington County is 2.78 persons per household, with single female/mother households (655 | 11.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.52 persons per household. non-family households (1,456 | 26.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Washington County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,125 (56.8%)3.17
Single Male/Father270 (4.9%)2.79
Single Female/Mother655 (11.9%)4.52
Non-family1,456 (26.4%)1.15
Total Households5,506 (100.0%)2.78

Household Size by Marriage Status in Washington County

Out of a total of 5,506 households in Washington County, 4,050 (73.6%) are family households, while 1,456 (26.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,101, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,318.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Washington County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,318 (23.9%)
2-Person Households2,101 (38.2%)138 (2.5%)
3-Person Households783 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households704 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households317 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households111 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households34 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,050 (73.6%)1,456 (26.4%)

Female Fertility in Washington County

Fertility by Age in Washington County

Average fertility rate in Washington County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 61.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Washington County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years82 (61.7%)58.0
35 to 50 years51 (38.4%)40.0
Total133 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Washington County

85.0% of women with births (133) in Washington County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 24.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Washington County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years62 (75.6%)20 (24.4%)
35 to 50 years51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total113 (85.0%)20 (15.0%)

Fertility by Education in Washington County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Washington County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma61 (45.9%)57.0
College or Associate's Degree47 (35.3%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree25 (18.8%)97.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total133 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Washington County

15.0% of women with births in Washington County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 23.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Washington County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma52 (85.3%)9 (14.7%)
College or Associate's Degree36 (76.6%)11 (23.4%)
Bachelor's Degree25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total113 (85.0%)20 (15.0%)

Income in Washington County

Income Overview in Washington County

Per Capita Income in Washington County is $29,210, while median incomes of families and households are $75,492 and $51,184 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income15,434$29,210
Median Family Income4,050$75,492
Mean Family Income4,050$91,975
Median Household Income5,506$51,184
Mean Household Income5,506$76,832
Income Deficit4,050$13,348
Wage / Income Gap (%)15,43440.13%
Wage / Income Gap ($)15,43459.87¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index15,4340.50

Earnings by Sex in Washington County

Average Earnings in Washington County are $40,281, $49,854 for men and $29,846 for women, a difference of 40.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Washington County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,343 (53.6%)$49,854
Female2,894 (46.4%)$29,846
Total6,237 (100.0%)$40,281

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Washington County

The most common earnings brackets in Washington County are $100,000+ for men (748 | 22.4%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (282 | 9.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Washington County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less111 (3.3%)206 (7.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99992 (2.8%)66 (2.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49949 (1.5%)83 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99935 (1.1%)60 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49933 (1.0%)229 (7.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999151 (4.5%)145 (5.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49937 (1.1%)20 (0.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9997 (0.2%)123 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49958 (1.7%)139 (4.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99999 (3.0%)120 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999174 (5.2%)267 (9.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999172 (5.1%)282 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999156 (4.7%)188 (6.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999156 (4.7%)83 (2.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999353 (10.6%)113 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99963 (1.9%)84 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999195 (5.8%)254 (8.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999205 (6.1%)81 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999449 (13.4%)148 (5.1%)
$100,000+748 (22.4%)203 (7.0%)
Total3,343 (100.0%)2,894 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Washington County

Average earnings in Washington County are $64,110 for men and $34,500 for women, a difference of 46.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $130,069, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,504. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,864, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,006.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Washington County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,504$26,705
High School Diploma$57,870$23,006
College or Associate's Degree$75,093$34,458
Bachelor's Degree$130,069$53,188
Graduate Degree$59,583$58,864
Total$64,110$34,500

Family Income in Washington County

Family Income Brackets in Washington County

According to the Washington County family income data, there are 855 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 219 families (5.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Washington County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002676.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992195.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992436.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993939.7%
$35,000 to $49,99940510.0%
$50,000 to $74,99948211.9%
$75,000 to $99,9993899.6%
$100,000 to $149,99985521.1%
$150,000 to $199,99941710.3%
$200,000+3779.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Washington County

4-person families (773 | 19.1%) account for the highest median family income in Washington County with $111,033 per family, while 3-person families (736 | 18.2%) have the highest median income of $32,946 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Washington County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,159 (53.3%)$52,281
3-Person Families736 (18.2%)$98,839
4-Person Families773 (19.1%)$111,033
5-Person Families254 (6.3%)$110,789
6-Person Families94 (2.3%)$46,667
7+ Person Families34 (0.8%)$0
Total4,050 (100.0%)$75,492

Family Income by Number of Earners in Washington County

The median family income in Washington County is $75,492, with families comprising 3+ earners (341) having the highest median family income of $142,083, while families with no earners (1,210) have the lowest median family income of $29,348, accounting for 8.4% and 29.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Washington County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,210 (29.9%)$29,348
1 Earner1,190 (29.4%)$63,333
2 Earners1,309 (32.3%)$127,616
3+ Earners341 (8.4%)$142,083
Total4,050 (100.0%)$75,492

Household Income in Washington County

Household Income Brackets in Washington County

With 942 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Washington County, accounting for 17.1% of all households. In contrast, only 374 households (6.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Washington County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005189.4%
$10,000 to $14,99960010.9%
$15,000 to $24,9995019.1%
$25,000 to $34,9994969.0%
$35,000 to $49,99956210.2%
$50,000 to $74,99965511.9%
$75,000 to $99,9994187.6%
$100,000 to $149,99994217.1%
$150,000 to $199,9994408.0%
$200,000+3746.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Washington County

The median household income in Washington County is $51,184, with the highest median household income of $88,359 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,181 households (21.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 220 households (4.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Washington County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years220 (4.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,181 (21.4%)$88,359
45 to 64 Years2,131 (38.7%)$74,495
65+ Years1,974 (35.8%)$33,309
Total5,506 (100.0%)$51,184

Poverty in Washington County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Washington County

With 14.6% poverty level for males and 17.0% for females among the residents of Washington County, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 105 males (58.0%) and 30 females (30.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Washington County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years188 (39.8%)8 (2.2%)
5 Years105 (58.0%)30 (30.9%)
6 to 11 Years88 (17.1%)84 (26.7%)
12 to 14 Years33 (15.4%)53 (15.7%)
15 Years19 (34.5%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years89 (32.1%)12 (5.6%)
18 to 24 Years19 (2.3%)171 (18.8%)
25 to 34 Years20 (2.7%)106 (16.9%)
35 to 44 Years21 (2.6%)213 (26.7%)
45 to 54 Years62 (6.4%)120 (12.6%)
55 to 64 Years322 (28.6%)230 (16.5%)
65 to 74 Years109 (11.1%)176 (18.7%)
75 Years and over33 (7.5%)104 (16.9%)
Total1,108 (14.6%)1,307 (17.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Washington County

According to the poverty statistics in Washington County, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.7% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Washington County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years285 (60.3%)362 (97.8%)
5 Years76 (42.0%)67 (69.1%)
6 to 11 Years428 (83.0%)231 (73.3%)
12 to 14 Years181 (84.6%)284 (84.3%)
15 Years36 (65.4%)113 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years188 (67.9%)204 (94.4%)
18 to 24 Years814 (97.7%)741 (81.2%)
25 to 34 Years718 (97.3%)523 (83.2%)
35 to 44 Years773 (97.4%)584 (73.3%)
45 to 54 Years903 (93.6%)830 (87.4%)
55 to 64 Years803 (71.4%)1,166 (83.5%)
65 to 74 Years871 (88.9%)765 (81.3%)
75 Years and over408 (92.5%)513 (83.1%)
Total6,484 (85.4%)6,383 (83.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Washington County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Washington County show that 7.0% or 220 of the total 3,125 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 8.1%, comprising of 163 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Washington County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,843 (91.9%)163 (8.1%)
1 or 2 Children857 (93.8%)57 (6.2%)
3 or 4 Children205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,905 (93.0%)220 (7.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Washington County

According to the poverty data in Washington County, 25.6% or 69 single-father households and 42.0% or 275 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 households (86.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Washington County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children41 (21.9%)37 (13.3%)
1 or 2 Children14 (20.3%)170 (57.2%)
3 or 4 Children14 (100.0%)68 (86.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total69 (25.6%)275 (42.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Washington County

The poverty data for Washington County shows that 220 of the married-couple family households (7.0%) and 344 of the single-parent households (37.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 163 households (8.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 household (88.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Washington County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children163 (8.1%)78 (16.7%)
1 or 2 Children57 (6.2%)184 (50.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)82 (88.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total220 (7.0%)344 (37.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Washington County

Employment by Class of Employer in Washington County

Among the 5,516 employed individuals in Washington County, private company employees (4,125 | 74.8%), local government employees (393 | 7.1%), and state government employees (281 | 5.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Washington County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,12574.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2033.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1633.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations2314.2%
Local Government Employees3937.1%
State Government Employees2815.1%
Federal Government Employees1202.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total5,516100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Washington County

According to the labor force statistics for Washington County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (12,747), 47.0% or 5,991 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 377 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 80.0% or 571 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.2% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Washington County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years95 (11.5%)23 (24.2%)
20 to 24 Years1,127 (79.4%)211 (18.7%)
25 to 29 Years534 (78.8%)18 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Years571 (80.0%)27 (4.7%)
35 to 44 Years998 (62.4%)70 (7.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,346 (69.8%)19 (1.4%)
55 to 59 Years401 (29.5%)9 (2.2%)
60 to 64 Years561 (48.0%)2 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years287 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over74 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,991 (47.0%)377 (6.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Washington County

According to labor force statistics for Washington County, 59.2% of individuals (4,410) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,449) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 146 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.7% or 850 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.1% or 20 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Washington County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School199 (30.2%)67 (10.1%)
High School Diploma1,532 (48.3%)140 (4.4%)
College / Associate Degree1,831 (70.7%)65 (2.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher850 (82.7%)14 (1.4%)
Total4,410 (59.2%)246 (3.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Washington County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Washington County are Management (579 | 10.3%), Community & Social Service (437 | 7.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (389 | 7.0%), Education Instruction & Library (261 | 4.7%), and Business & Financial (224 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Washington County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Washington County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.5%), Health Technologists (86.9%), and Education, Arts & Media (79.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Washington County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management231 (39.9%)348 (60.1%)
Business & Financial76 (33.9%)148 (66.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 210 (48.0%)227 (51.9%)
Education, Arts & Media19 (20.9%)72 (79.1%)
Legal Services & Support62 (77.5%)18 (22.5%)
Education Instruction & Library124 (47.5%)137 (52.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating37 (9.5%)352 (90.5%)
Health Technologists23 (13.1%)153 (86.9%)
Total (Category)711 (39.8%)1,075 (60.2%)
Total (Overall)3,126 (55.8%)2,472 (44.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Washington County are Food Preparation & Serving (306 | 5.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (303 | 5.4%), Healthcare Support (138 | 2.5%), Security & Protection (136 | 2.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Washington County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Washington County, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (70.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (49.3%), and Law Enforcement (21.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (88.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Washington County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)138 (100.0%)
Security & Protection22 (16.2%)114 (83.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention9 (12.0%)66 (88.0%)
Law Enforcement13 (21.3%)48 (78.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving151 (49.3%)155 (50.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance213 (70.3%)90 (29.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Total (Category)386 (40.9%)558 (59.1%)
Total (Overall)3,126 (55.8%)2,472 (44.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Washington County are Office & Administration (586 | 10.5%), and Sales & Related (231 | 4.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Washington County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Washington County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related115 (49.8%)116 (50.2%)
Office & Administration96 (16.4%)490 (83.6%)
Total (Category)211 (25.8%)606 (74.2%)
Total (Overall)3,126 (55.8%)2,472 (44.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Washington County are Construction & Extraction (371 | 6.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (278 | 5.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (109 | 1.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Washington County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Washington County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry99 (90.8%)10 (9.2%)
Construction & Extraction306 (82.5%)65 (17.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair278 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)683 (90.1%)75 (9.9%)
Total (Overall)3,126 (55.8%)2,472 (44.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Washington County are Transportation (513 | 9.2%), Production (438 | 7.8%), and Material Moving (342 | 6.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Washington County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Washington County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production407 (92.9%)31 (7.1%)
Transportation487 (94.9%)26 (5.1%)
Material Moving241 (70.5%)101 (29.5%)
Total (Category)1,135 (87.8%)158 (12.2%)
Total (Overall)3,126 (55.8%)2,472 (44.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Washington County

Employment Industries in Washington County

The major employment industries in Washington County include Manufacturing (1,060 | 18.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (550 | 9.8%), Construction (542 | 9.7%), Retail Trade (534 | 9.5%), and Educational Services (485 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries in Washington County

Employment Industries by Sex in Washington County

The Washington County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (96.5%), and Information (87.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (96.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Washington County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting174 (85.7%)29 (14.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction469 (86.5%)73 (13.5%)
Manufacturing799 (75.4%)261 (24.6%)
Wholesale Trade53 (61.6%)33 (38.4%)
Retail Trade234 (43.8%)300 (56.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing309 (82.6%)65 (17.4%)
Utilities145 (86.3%)23 (13.7%)
Information14 (87.5%)2 (12.5%)
Finance & Insurance4 (3.6%)107 (96.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific251 (96.5%)9 (3.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support56 (36.6%)97 (63.4%)
Educational Services137 (28.2%)348 (71.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance40 (7.3%)510 (92.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services113 (44.8%)139 (55.2%)
Public Administration65 (20.8%)247 (79.2%)
Total3,126 (55.8%)2,472 (44.2%)

Education in Washington County

School Enrollment in Washington County

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,985 students in Washington County are high school (856 | 28.7%), elementary school (627 | 21.0%), and middle school (556 | 18.6%).
School Enrollment in Washington County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool31310.5%
Kindergarten1093.6%
Elementary School62721.0%
Middle School55618.6%
High School85628.7%
College / Undergraduate46515.6%
Graduate / Professional592.0%
Total2,985100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Washington County

Out of a total of 2,985 students who are enrolled in schools in Washington County, 567 (19.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,418 (81.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 28 (34.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 152 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Washington County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds123 (89.1%)15 (10.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old694 (82.1%)151 (17.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds520 (69.9%)224 (30.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds592 (89.6%)69 (10.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds152 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds223 (73.6%)80 (26.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds53 (65.4%)28 (34.6%)
35 Years and over61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,418 (81.0%)567 (19.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Washington County

Education (584 | 37.3%), business (225 | 14.4%), social sciences (167 | 10.7%), science & technology (118 | 7.5%), and bio, nature & agricultural (108 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 1,564 individuals in Washington County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Washington County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics291.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1086.9%
Physical & Health Sciences915.8%
Psychology110.7%
Social Sciences16710.7%
Engineering483.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1187.5%
Business22514.4%
Education58437.3%
Literature & Languages70.4%
Liberal Arts & History674.3%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications100.6%
Arts & Humanities996.3%
Total1,564100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Washington County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Washington County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Washington County are males with 3 vehicles (1,150, accounting for 36.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (775, making up 47.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Washington County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle12 (0.4%)32 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle167 (5.4%)256 (10.7%)
2 Vehicles717 (23.0%)509 (21.2%)
3 Vehicles1,150 (36.9%)775 (32.3%)
4 Vehicles529 (17.0%)476 (19.8%)
5 or more Vehicles539 (17.3%)352 (14.7%)
Total3,114 (100.0%)2,400 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Washington County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Washington County are 45 to 59 minutes (960 commuters, 18.5%), 30 to 34 minutes (931 commuters, 18.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (611 commuters, 11.8%).
Commute Time in Washington County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2625.1%
5 to 9 Minutes1993.8%
10 to 14 Minutes60611.7%
15 to 19 Minutes61111.8%
20 to 24 Minutes3647.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1653.2%
30 to 34 Minutes93118.0%
35 to 39 Minutes1753.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1512.9%
45 to 59 Minutes96018.5%
60 to 89 Minutes53810.4%
90 or more Minutes2124.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Washington County

The most common commute times in Washington County are 45 to 59 minutes (624 commuters, 21.1%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (422 commuters, 19.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Washington County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes213 (7.2%)49 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes75 (2.5%)124 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes368 (12.4%)238 (10.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes231 (7.8%)380 (17.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes145 (4.9%)219 (9.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes114 (3.8%)51 (2.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes509 (17.2%)422 (19.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes114 (3.8%)61 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes81 (2.7%)70 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes624 (21.1%)336 (15.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes321 (10.8%)217 (9.8%)
90 or more Minutes163 (5.5%)49 (2.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Washington County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Washington County are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (522, 17.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (666, 30.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Washington County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM494 (16.7%)37 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM501 (16.9%)80 (3.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM522 (17.6%)86 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM391 (13.2%)259 (11.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM39 (1.3%)274 (12.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM264 (8.9%)666 (30.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM59 (2.0%)270 (12.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM229 (7.7%)103 (4.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM16 (0.5%)64 (2.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM8 (0.3%)2 (0.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM136 (4.6%)22 (1.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)17 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM44 (1.5%)198 (8.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM255 (8.6%)138 (6.2%)
Total2,958 (100.0%)2,216 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Washington County

Occupancy by Ownership in Washington County

Of the total 5,506 dwellings in Washington County, owner-occupied units account for 4,868 (88.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 638 (11.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Washington County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,86888.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units63811.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,506100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Washington County

Occupancy by Household Size in Washington County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,31823.9%
2-Person Household2,23940.7%
3-Person Household78314.2%
4+ Person Household1,16621.2%
Total Housing Units5,506100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Washington County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Washington County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,017 (77.2%)301 (22.8%)
2-Person Household2,112 (94.3%)127 (5.7%)
3-Person Household701 (89.5%)82 (10.5%)
4+ Person Household1,038 (89.0%)128 (11.0%)
Total Housing Units4,868 (88.4%)638 (11.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Washington County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Washington County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School523 (87.5%)75 (12.5%)
High School Diploma1,883 (81.4%)431 (18.6%)
College/Associate Degree1,567 (93.7%)105 (6.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher895 (97.1%)27 (2.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Washington County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Washington County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years71713.0%
35 to 44 Years68412.4%
45 to 54 Years88116.0%
55 to 64 Years1,25022.7%
65 to 74 Years1,30823.8%
75 to 84 Years59310.8%
85 Years and Over731.3%
Total5,506100.0%

Housing Finances in Washington County

Median Income by Occupancy in Washington County

Median Income by Occupancy in Washington County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,868 (88.4%)$58,676
Renter-Occupied638 (11.6%)$21,111
Average5,506 (100.0%)$51,184

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Washington County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Washington County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000234 (4.8%)124 (19.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999133 (2.7%)24 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999517 (10.6%)82 (12.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999198 (4.1%)81 (12.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999197 (4.1%)23 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999432 (8.9%)64 (10.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999412 (8.5%)151 (23.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999614 (12.6%)40 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999405 (8.3%)13 (2.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999916 (18.8%)26 (4.1%)
$150,000 or more810 (16.6%)10 (1.6%)
Total4,868 (100.0%)638 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Washington County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Washington County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300909 (18.7%)24 (3.8%)
$300 to $4991,511 (31.0%)73 (11.4%)
$500 to $799941 (19.3%)111 (17.4%)
$800 to $999257 (5.3%)86 (13.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499727 (14.9%)19 (3.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999286 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499129 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99945 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more63 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,868 (100.0%)638 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Washington County

Housing Structures in Washington County

Housing Structures in Washington County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,02373.1%
Single Unit, Attached310.6%
2 Unit Apartments80.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments480.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments130.2%
10 or more Apartments20.0%
Mobile Home / Other1,38125.1%
Total5,506100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Washington County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Washington County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,664 (91.1%)359 (8.9%)
Single Unit, Attached31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other1,173 (84.9%)208 (15.1%)
Total4,868 (88.4%)638 (11.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Washington County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Washington County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room30 (0.6%)3 (0.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms228 (4.7%)20 (3.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,373 (28.2%)303 (47.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,891 (38.9%)212 (33.2%)
8 or more Rooms1,346 (27.7%)100 (15.7%)
Total4,868 (100.0%)638 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Washington County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Washington County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas336 (6.9%)26 (4.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas583 (12.0%)54 (8.5%)
Electricity3,684 (75.7%)549 (86.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels257 (5.3%)1 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used8 (0.2%)8 (1.3%)
Total4,868 (100.0%)638 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Washington County

Household Vehicle Usage in Washington County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle205 (4.2%)23 (3.6%)
1 Vehicle1,120 (23.0%)327 (51.2%)
2 Vehicles1,507 (31.0%)137 (21.5%)
3 or more Vehicles2,036 (41.8%)151 (23.7%)
Total4,868 (100.0%)638 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Washington County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Washington County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,2881,580
Median Property Value$89,100$181,300
Median Household Income$41,818$451
Monthly Housing Costs$390$63
Real Estate Taxes$262$48

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Washington County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Washington County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,228 (37.3%)76 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999515 (15.7%)187 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,257 (38.2%)1,059 (67.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999259 (7.9%)231 (14.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99921 (0.6%)11 (0.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9998 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)16 (1.0%)
Total3,288 (100.0%)1,580 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Washington County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Washington County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000291 (8.8%)25 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999854 (26.0%)76 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999380 (11.6%)58 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999278 (8.5%)52 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999407 (12.4%)134 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999304 (9.2%)207 (13.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999415 (12.6%)101 (6.4%)
$150,000 or more359 (10.9%)501 (31.7%)
Total3,288 (100.0%)1,580 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Washington County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Washington County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,906 (58.0%)105,427 (6,672.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x369 (11.2%)825 (52.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x137 (4.2%)303 (19.2%)
4.0x or more760 (23.1%)215 (13.6%)
Total3,288 (100.0%)1,580 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Washington County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Washington County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,035 (61.9%)26 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,499126 (3.8%)1,290 (81.7%)
$800 to $1,49914 (0.4%)182 (11.5%)
Total3,288 (100.0%)1,580 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Washington County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Washington County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Washington County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,114 (99.4%)7 (0.6%)
6 to 18 Years2,106 (97.5%)55 (2.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,535 (85.0%)271 (15.0%)
26 to 34 Years993 (81.9%)220 (18.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,323 (83.2%)268 (16.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,632 (85.9%)267 (14.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,196 (87.1%)325 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,921 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,058 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,878 (90.8%)1,413 (9.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Washington County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Washington County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,114 (99.4%)7 (0.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,106 (97.5%)55 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,535 (85.0%)271 (15.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Washington County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Washington County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,367 (79.9%)597 (20.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,736 (87.4%)393 (12.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,677 (91.0%)165 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,311 (97.9%)28 (2.1%)
$100,000 and over5,770 (96.2%)228 (3.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Washington County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Washington County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6595 (53.1%)641 (57.2%)
6 to 18 Years799 (37.0%)1,446 (66.9%)
19 to 25 Years187 (10.3%)1,400 (77.5%)
25 to 34 Years108 (8.9%)930 (76.7%)
35 to 44 Years397 (24.9%)981 (61.7%)
45 to 54 Years384 (20.2%)1,431 (75.4%)
55 to 64 Years828 (32.8%)1,615 (64.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,869 (97.3%)1,021 (53.1%)
75 Years and over1,058 (100.0%)584 (55.2%)
Total6,225 (40.7%)10,049 (65.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Washington County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Washington County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years70 (5.6%)24 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years71 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years506 (17.6%)551 (17.5%)
65 to 74 Years258 (26.3%)271 (28.8%)
75 Years and over350 (79.4%)284 (46.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Washington County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Washington County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years238 (8.3%)3 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years133 (13.6%)120 (12.8%)
75 Years and over259 (58.7%)81 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Washington County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years152 (5.3%)76 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years22 (2.2%)9 (1.0%)
75 Years and over55 (12.5%)118 (19.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Washington County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years55 (4.4%)24 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years71 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years141 (4.9%)262 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years54 (5.5%)69 (7.3%)
75 Years and over129 (29.2%)67 (10.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Washington County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years241 (8.4%)320 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years100 (10.2%)119 (12.7%)
75 Years and over209 (47.4%)151 (24.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Washington County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (1.3%)66 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years12 (1.2%)22 (2.3%)
75 Years and over114 (25.9%)53 (8.6%)

Technology Access in Washington County

Computing Device Access in Washington County

Computing Device Access in Washington County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,12556.8%
Smartphone4,07974.1%
Tablet2,42044.0%
No Computing Device95917.4%
Total5,506100.0%

Internet Access in Washington County

Internet Access in Washington County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet140.3%
Broadband Home2,44344.4%
Cellular Data Only90216.4%
Satellite Internet1,10720.1%
No Internet1,55828.3%
Total5,506100.0%

Washington County Summary

Introduction

Washington County, Alabama is located in the southeastern corner of the state and is bordered by the states of Florida and Mississippi. It is part of the Dothan Metropolitan Statistical Area and is the second-smallest county in Alabama. The county was established in 1800 and named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. The county seat is Chatom, and the population was 17,581 at the 2010 census.

History

Washington County was established in 1800 and was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. The county was originally part of the Mississippi Territory and was later included in the Alabama Territory. The county was created from parts of Baldwin and Mobile counties. The county seat was originally located in St. Stephens, but it was moved to Chatom in 1868.
The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Choctaw, Creek, and Chickasaw. The area was also home to a large number of African Americans who were brought to the area as slaves. After the Civil War, many African Americans stayed in the area and established their own communities.

Geography

Washington County is located in the southeastern corner of Alabama and is bordered by the states of Florida and Mississippi. It is part of the Dothan Metropolitan Statistical Area and is the second-smallest county in Alabama. The county has a total area of 545 square miles, of which 543 square miles is land and 2 square miles is water. The county is mostly flat with some rolling hills in the northern part. The main rivers in the county are the Tombigbee River and the Escatawpa River.

Economy

Washington County is a rural county with a primarily agricultural economy. The main crops grown in the county are cotton, soybeans, corn, and peanuts. The county also has a large timber industry and is home to several lumber mills. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a furniture factory.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Washington County was 17,581. The population was spread out with 15.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.3 years. The gender makeup of the county was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,945 and the median income for a family was $44,945. The per capita income for the county was $19,945. About 16.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Washington County, Alabama is a rural county located in the southeastern corner of the state. The county was established in 1800 and was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. The county has a primarily agricultural economy and is home to several Native American tribes, including the Choctaw, Creek, and Chickasaw. The population of the county was 17,581 at the 2010 census and the median income for a household was $35,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Washington County?
Total Population of Washington County is 15,434.
What is the Total Male Population of Washington County?
Total Male Population of Washington County is 7,664.
What is the Total Female Population of Washington County?
Total Female Population of Washington County is 7,770.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Washington County?
There are 98.64 Males per 100 Females in Washington County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Washington County?
There are 101.38 Females per 100 Males in Washington County.
What is the Median Population Age in Washington County?
Median Population Age in Washington County is 43.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Washington County
Average Family Size in Washington County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Washington County
Average Household Size in Washington County is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Washington County?
Per Capita income in Washington County is $29,210.
What is the Median Family Income in Washington County?
Median Family Income in Washington County is $75,492.
What is the Median Household income in Washington County?
Median Household Income in Washington County is $51,184.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Washington County?
Income or Wage Gap in Washington County is 40.1%.
Women in Washington County earn 59.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Washington County?
Family Income Deficit in Washington County is $13,348.
Families that are below poverty line in Washington County earn $13,348 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Washington County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Washington County is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Washington County?
There are 5,991 People in the Labor Forcein in Washington County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Washington County?
47.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Washington County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Washington County?
Unemployment Rate in Washington County is 6.3%.