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 36,156.

  • The median home value in Washington County is $364,853.

  • The median income in Washington County is $75,085.

  • The median rent in Washington County is $1,091.

  • The unemployment rate in Washington County is 2.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Washington County is 12.6%.

  • The average high in Washington County is 83.6° and there are 101.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Washington County

List Of Cities & Towns in Washington County

Brenham, TX Population 18,086

Burton, TX Population 219

Map Of Washington County

Washington County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Washington County is 83.6°.

  • There are 72.37 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 101.9 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:40 hours of sun each day in Washington County.

StatWashington County
Mean High83.6
Nice Days72.37
Rainfall101.9
Snowfall0.1
Sunny Hours5:40
83.6°
Average High
101.9
Inches of Rain

Washington County Photos

Old Map Brenham
Source: Public Domain
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Source: Public Domain
Blu Bell Factory
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0

Washington County Demographics

Population over time in Washington County

The current population in Washington County is 36,156. The population has increased 1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 35,561 0.8%
2022 35,275 0.3%
2021 35,163 -

Gender in Washington County

  • Washington County is 50.6% female with 18,313 female residents.

  • Washington County is 49.4% male with 17,843 male residents.

Female
50.6% (18,313)
Male
49.4% (17,843)
Gender Washington County TX USA
Female 50.6% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.4% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Washington County

Washington County is:

  • 61.7% White with 22,304 White residents.

  • 15.1% African American with 5,470 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 37 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 493 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 103 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 1,192 Two Or More residents.

  • 18.1% Hispanic with 6,557 Hispanic residents.

White
61.7% (22,304)
African American
15.1% (5,470)
American Indian
0.1% (37)
Asian
1.4% (493)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (103)
Two Or More
3.3% (1,192)
Hispanic
18.1% (6,557)

Table: Washington County By Race

Race Washington County TX USA
White 61.7% 39.9% 58.2%
African American 15.1% 11.9% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 1.4% 5.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.3% 2.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 18.1% 39.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Washington County, Texas

  • 5.1% of households in Washington County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.0% of households in Washington County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Washington County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Washington County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Washington County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Washington County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Washington County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Washington County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Washington County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Washington County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (1,853)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.0% (2,182)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.5% (2,361)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.1% (2,198)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.3% (3,715)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.9% (5,736)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.1% (6,196)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.1% (5,824)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.7% (2,778)
$200,000 or more
9.2% (3,308)
Income Washington County TX USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.0% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.5% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.1% 7.0% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.3% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.9% 16.4% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.1% 12.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.1% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.7% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 9.2% 11.7% 12.6%

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Washington County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Washington County completed 9-12th grade.

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

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

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

  • 21.0% of adults in Washington County completed bachelor's degree.

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

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

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

< 9th Grade
5% (1,807)
9-12th Grade
5% (1,807)
High School / GED
28% (10,123)
Some College
22% (7,954)
Associate's Degree
9% (3,254)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (7,592)
Master's Degree
7% (2,530)
Professional Degree
2% (723)
Doctorate Degree
1% (361)
Education Washington County TX USA
< 9th Grade 5% 7% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 6%
High School / GED 28% 24% 26%
Some College 22% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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