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 4,817.

  • The median home value in Washington County is $235,786.

  • The median income in Washington County is $59,087.

  • The median rent in Washington County is $908.

  • The unemployment rate in Washington County is 3.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Washington County is 9.7%.

  • The average high in Washington County is 71.0° and there are 32.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Washington County

List Of Cities & Towns in Washington County

Akron, CO Population 1,675

Otis, CO Population 556

Map Of Washington County

Washington County, CO Weather

  • The average high in Washington County is 71.0°.

  • There are 78.21 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 32.7 inches of rain each year with 10.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:36 hours of sun each day in Washington County.

StatWashington County
Mean High71.0
Nice Days78.21
Rainfall32.7
Snowfall10.2
Sunny_hours6:36
71.0°
Average High
32.7
Inches of Rain

Washington County Demographics

Population over time in Washington County

The current population in Washington County is 4,817. The population has decreased -0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 4,834 -0.7%
2021 4,869 0.0%
2020 4,868 -

Gender in Washington County

  • Washington County is 47.1% female with 2,270 female residents.

  • Washington County is 52.9% male with 2,546 male residents.

Female
47.1% (2,270)
Male
52.9% (2,546)
Gender Washington County CO USA
Female 47.1% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 52.9% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Washington County

Washington County is:

  • 85.6% White with 4,124 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 46 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 18 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 2 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 8 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 96 Two Or More residents.

  • 10.9% Hispanic with 523 Hispanic residents.

White
85.6% (4,124)
African American
1.0% (46)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.4% (18)
Hawaiian
0.0% (2)
Other
0.2% (8)
Two Or More
2.0% (96)
Hispanic
10.9% (523)

Table: Washington County By Race

Race Washington County CO USA
White 85.6% 66.2% 58.9%
African American 1.0% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 10.9% 22.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Washington County, Colorado

  • 4.3% of households in Washington County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.1% of households in Washington County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Washington County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Washington County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Washington County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.5% of households in Washington County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Washington County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Washington County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Washington County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Washington County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (208)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1% (149)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (412)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.9% (619)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (600)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.5% (1,084)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (609)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.1% (583)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.5% (313)
$200,000 or more
4.9% (234)
Income Washington County CO USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 2.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.9% 5.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.5% 15.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.1% 19.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.5% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.9% 13.9% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% 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.

  • 25.0% of adults in Washington County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Washington County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Washington County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Washington County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Washington County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Washington County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (192)
9-12th Grade
6% (289)
High School / GED
28% (1,348)
Some College
25% (1,204)
Associate's Degree
12% (578)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (818)
Master's Degree
6% (289)
Professional Degree
1% (48)
Doctorate Degree
1% (48)
Education Washington County CO USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 20% 26%
Some College 25% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 27% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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