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 31,096.

  • The median home value in Washington County is $204,575.

  • The median income in Washington County is $51,669.

  • The median rent in Washington County is $687.

  • The unemployment rate in Washington County is 7.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Washington County is 17.5%.

  • The average high in Washington County is 54.1° and there are 99.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Washington County

List Of Cities & Towns in Washington County

Calais, ME Population 3,078

Machias, ME Population 1,331

Eastport, ME Population 1,211

Woodland, ME Population 1,173

Lubec, ME Population 297

Map Of Washington County

Washington County, ME Weather

  • The average high in Washington County is 54.1°.

  • There are 72.25 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 99.0 inches of rain each year with 22.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:17 hours of sun each day in Washington County.

StatWashington County
Mean High54.1
Nice Days72.25
Rainfall99.0
Snowfall22.7
Sunny_hours4:17
54.1°
Average High
99.0
Inches of Rain

Washington County Photos

Calais Me
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Calais View
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Washington County Demographics

Population over time in Washington County

The current population in Washington County is 31,096. The population has decreased -1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 31,003 -1.2%
2021 31,378 -0.4%
2020 31,491 -

Gender in Washington County

  • Washington County is 50.5% female with 15,711 female residents.

  • Washington County is 49.5% male with 15,385 male residents.

Female
50.5% (15,711)
Male
49.5% (15,385)
Gender Washington County ME USA
Female 50.5% 50.7% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 49.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Washington County

Washington County is:

  • 87.9% White with 27,323 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 202 African American residents.

  • 4.6% American Indian with 1,431 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 121 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 77 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 1,061 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.8% Hispanic with 869 Hispanic residents.

White
87.9% (27,323)
African American
0.6% (202)
American Indian
4.6% (1,431)
Asian
0.4% (121)
Hawaiian
0.0% (12)
Other
0.2% (77)
Two Or More
3.4% (1,061)
Hispanic
2.8% (869)

Table: Washington County By Race

Race Washington County ME USA
White 87.9% 91.4% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 1.5% 12.1%
American Indian 4.6% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.8% 1.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Washington County, Maine

  • 6.3% of households in Washington County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.8% of households in Washington County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Washington County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Washington County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Washington County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

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

  • 12.4% of households in Washington County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Washington County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Washington County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Washington County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.3% (1,947)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.8% (2,739)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.6% (3,298)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.7% (3,010)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.7% (4,259)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (5,349)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.4% (3,852)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.5% (4,204)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.5% (1,405)
$200,000 or more
3.3% (1,027)
Income Washington County ME USA
Less than $10,000 6.3% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.8% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.6% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.7% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.7% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.5% 17.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.5% 7.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 7.4% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Washington County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 36.0% of adults in Washington County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Washington County completed some college.

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

  • 16.0% 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
3% (932)
9-12th Grade
6% (1,865)
High School / GED
36% (11,194)
Some College
21% (6,530)
Associate's Degree
10% (3,109)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (4,975)
Master's Degree
6% (1,865)
Professional Degree
1% (310)
Doctorate Degree
1% (310)
Education Washington County ME USA
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 36% 31% 26%
Some College 21% 19% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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