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 133,282.

  • The median home value in Washington County is $276,791.

  • The median income in Washington County is $58,507.

  • The median rent in Washington County is $890.

  • The unemployment rate in Washington County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Washington County is 15.7%.

  • The average high in Washington County is 71.0° and there are 110.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Washington County

List Of Cities & Towns in Washington County

Johnson City, TN Population 70,720

Jonesborough, TN Population 5,891

Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), TN Population 4,422

Spurgeon, TN Population 4,006

Gray, TN Population 1,276

Telford, TN Population 992

Fall Branch, TN Population 984

Watauga, TN Population 714

Map Of Washington County

Washington County, TN Weather

  • The average high in Washington County is 71.0°.

  • There are 92.52 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 110.1 inches of rain each year with 9.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:49 hours of sun each day in Washington County.

StatWashington County
Mean High71.0
Nice Days92.52
Rainfall110.1
Snowfall9.1
Sunny_hours4:49
71.0°
Average High
110.1
Inches of Rain

Washington County Photos

Johnsoncitydowntown
Source: Public Domain
Johnsoncityroanstreet
Source: Wikipedia User Ajohns90 | CC BY 3.0
Johnsoncitycondos
Source: Public Domain
Washington County Courthouse Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | GFDL
Sisters Row
Source: Wikipedia User Steven C. Price | CC BY-SA 3.0
Green House  Woodrow
Source: Wikipedia User Steven C. Price | CC BY-SA 3.0

Washington County Demographics

Population over time in Washington County

The current population in Washington County is 133,282. The population has increased 3.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 132,067 2.5%
2021 128,874 0.8%
2020 127,805 -

Gender in Washington County

  • Washington County is 50.6% female with 67,482 female residents.

  • Washington County is 49.4% male with 65,800 male residents.

Female
50.6% (67,482)
Male
49.4% (65,800)
Gender Washington County TN USA
Female 50.6% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 49.4% 49.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Washington County

Washington County is:

  • 87.4% White with 116,450 White residents.

  • 3.7% African American with 4,872 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 118 American Indian residents.

  • 1.5% Asian with 2,051 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 123 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 4,496 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.9% Hispanic with 5,172 Hispanic residents.

White
87.4% (116,450)
African American
3.7% (4,872)
American Indian
0.1% (118)
Asian
1.5% (2,051)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (123)
Two Or More
3.4% (4,496)
Hispanic
3.9% (5,172)

Table: Washington County By Race

Race Washington County TN USA
White 87.4% 72.6% 58.9%
African American 3.7% 16.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.5% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.9% 6.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Washington County, Tennessee

  • 6.0% of households in Washington County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.3% of households in Washington County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Washington County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Washington County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Washington County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Washington County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Washington County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Washington County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Washington County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Washington County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.0% (8,026)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.3% (8,444)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.6% (12,790)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.6% (11,426)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.0% (17,389)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.8% (23,682)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.3% (16,449)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.8% (18,343)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.2% (8,221)
$200,000 or more
6.4% (8,506)
Income Washington County TN USA
Less than $10,000 6.0% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.3% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.6% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.6% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.0% 12.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.2% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.4% 7.3% 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.

  • 29.0% of adults in Washington County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Washington County completed some college.

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

  • 19.0% of adults in Washington County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Washington County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Washington County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
2% (3,998)
9-12th Grade
6% (7,996)
High School / GED
28% (38,651)
Some College
22% (29,322)
Associate's Degree
7% (9,329)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (25,323)
Master's Degree
9% (11,995)
Professional Degree
3% (3,998)
Doctorate Degree
2% (2,665)
Education Washington County TN USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 28% 31% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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