Washington County, Maryland
Washington County is home to 155,709 people. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Maryland rate (9.4%). The median household income is $77,747.
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| Measure | Value | Maryland | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 155,709 | 6,206,011 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $77,747 | $103,678 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.4% | 9.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 16.9% | 11.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.3% | 6.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% | 43.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $296,100 | $419,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,147 | $1,705 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.9% | 51.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.6% | 16.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.7 years | 39.4 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Allegany County
- Frederick County
- Franklin County, Pennsylvania
- Fulton County, Pennsylvania
- Loudoun County, Virginia
- Berkeley County, West Virginia
- Jefferson County, West Virginia
- Morgan County, West Virginia
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.