Washington County Summary

Life in Washington County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Washington County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Washington County:

  • The population in Washington County is 251,863.

  • The median home value in Washington County is $344,703.

  • The median income in Washington County is $66,426.

  • The median rent in Washington County is $1,005.

  • The unemployment rate in Washington County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Washington County is 14.8%.

  • The average high in Washington County is 73.7° and there are 111.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Washington County

List Of Cities & Towns in Washington County

Fayetteville, AR Population 97,227

Springdale, AR Population 87,388

Farmington, AR Population 8,469

Prairie Grove, AR Population 7,445

Tontitown, AR Population 5,739

Elkins, AR Population 3,710

Johnson, AR Population 3,628

West Fork, AR Population 3,131

Elm Springs, AR Population 3,000

Lincoln, AR Population 2,862

Goshen, AR Population 2,488

Greenland, AR Population 1,318

Winslow, AR Population 284

Map Of Washington County

Washington County, AR Weather

  • The average high in Washington County is 73.7°.

  • There are 85.41 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 111.5 inches of rain each year with 3.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:45 hours of sun each day in Washington County.

StatWashington County
Mean High73.7
Nice Days85.41
Rainfall111.5
Snowfall3.6
Sunny Hours5:45
73.7°
Average High
111.5
Inches of Rain

Washington County Photos

Elkins City Administration
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Elkins Public Library
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Old Main Marker
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Washington County Demographics

Population over time in Washington County

The current population in Washington County is 251,863. The population has increased 4.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 242,793 2.8%
2022 236,198 1.7%
2021 232,289 -

Gender in Washington County

  • Washington County is 49.7% female with 125,212 female residents.

  • Washington County is 50.3% male with 126,651 male residents.

Female
49.7% (125,212)
Male
50.3% (126,651)
Gender Washington County AR USA
Female 49.7% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 50.3% 49.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Washington County

Washington County is:

  • 62.7% White with 157,981 White residents.

  • 3.1% African American with 7,911 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 1,276 American Indian residents.

  • 2.3% Asian with 5,906 Asian residents.

  • 2.7% Hawaiian with 6,834 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 927 Other residents.

  • 9.9% Two Or More with 24,814 Two Or More residents.

  • 18.3% Hispanic with 46,214 Hispanic residents.

White
62.7% (157,981)
African American
3.1% (7,911)
American Indian
0.5% (1,276)
Asian
2.3% (5,906)
Hawaiian
2.7% (6,834)
Other
0.4% (927)
Two Or More
9.9% (24,814)
Hispanic
18.3% (46,214)

Table: Washington County By Race

Race Washington County AR USA
White 62.7% 68.4% 58.2%
African American 3.1% 14.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 2.3% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 2.7% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 9.9% 5.5% 3.9%
Hispanic 18.3% 8.8% 19.0%

Household Income For Washington County, Arkansas

  • 5.4% of households in Washington County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Washington County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Washington County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Washington County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Washington County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Washington County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Washington County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Washington County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Washington County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Washington County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.4% (13,676)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (9,072)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.7% (19,351)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.2% (20,749)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (32,334)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (43,314)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.7% (34,381)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.1% (38,093)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.0% (17,570)
$200,000 or more
9.3% (23,319)
Income Washington County AR USA
Less than $10,000 5.4% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 5.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 9.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.2% 9.4% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 13.3% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 17.5% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.7% 12.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 14.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% 5.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 9.3% 6.3% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Washington County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Washington County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Washington County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Washington County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Washington County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Washington County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Washington County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Washington County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Washington County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Washington County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (17,630)
9-12th Grade
6% (15,111)
High School / GED
28% (70,521)
Some College
18% (45,335)
Associate's Degree
7% (17,630)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (50,372)
Master's Degree
10% (25,186)
Professional Degree
2% (5,037)
Doctorate Degree
2% (5,037)
Education Washington County AR USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 28% 34% 26%
Some College 18% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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