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 136,842.

  • The median home value in Washington County is $367,783.

  • The median income in Washington County is $91,915.

  • The median rent in Washington County is $1,073.

  • The unemployment rate in Washington County is 3.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Washington County is 4.7%.

  • The average high in Washington County is 62.2° and there are 73.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Washington County

List Of Cities & Towns in Washington County

Milwaukee, WI Population 573,299

West Bend, WI Population 31,682

Germa, WI Population 20,885

Hartford, WI Population 15,667

Richfield, WI Population 11,757

Jackson, WI Population 7,814

Slinger, WI Population 6,055

Kewaskum, WI Population 4,335

Newburg, WI Population 1,306

Allenton, WI Population 835

Map Of Washington County

Washington County, WI Weather

  • The average high in Washington County is 62.2°.

  • There are 71.28 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 73.7 inches of rain each year with 12.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:31 hours of sun each day in Washington County.

StatWashington County
Mean High62.2
Nice Days71.28
Rainfall73.7
Snowfall12.8
Sunny_hours4:31
62.2°
Average High
73.7
Inches of Rain

Washington County Photos

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Washington County Demographics

Population over time in Washington County

The current population in Washington County is 136,842. The population has increased 1.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 136,300 0.6%
2021 135,529 0.4%
2020 134,925 -

Gender in Washington County

  • Washington County is 49.9% female with 68,256 female residents.

  • Washington County is 50.1% male with 68,585 male residents.

Female
49.9% (68,256)
Male
50.1% (68,585)
Gender Washington County WI USA
Female 49.9% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.1% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Washington County

Washington County is:

  • 91.5% White with 125,172 White residents.

  • 1.3% African American with 1,766 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 182 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 1,954 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 286 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 2,776 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.4% Hispanic with 4,688 Hispanic residents.

White
91.5% (125,172)
African American
1.3% (1,766)
American Indian
0.1% (182)
Asian
1.4% (1,954)
Hawaiian
0.0% (18)
Other
0.2% (286)
Two Or More
2.0% (2,776)
Hispanic
3.4% (4,688)

Table: Washington County By Race

Race Washington County WI USA
White 91.5% 79.9% 58.9%
African American 1.3% 6.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.4% 7.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Washington County, Wisconsin

  • 2.4% of households in Washington County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.8% of households in Washington County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Washington County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

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

  • 9.3% of households in Washington County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Washington County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Washington County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 23.5% of households in Washington County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Washington County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Washington County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.4% (3,311)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.8% (2,526)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.0% (5,427)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.1% (8,393)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.3% (12,748)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (23,006)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.8% (20,290)
$100,000 to $149,999
23.5% (32,103)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.7% (14,579)
$200,000 or more
10.6% (14,455)
Income Washington County WI USA
Less than $10,000 2.4% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.8% 3.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.0% 6.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.1% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.3% 11.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 18.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.8% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.5% 18.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.7% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 10.6% 7.6% 11.4%

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Washington County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Washington County completed 9-12th grade.

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

  • 20.0% of adults in Washington County completed some college.

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

  • 23.0% of adults in Washington County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% 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
1% (1,368)
9-12th Grade
4% (5,473)
High School / GED
28% (39,684)
Some College
20% (27,368)
Associate's Degree
12% (16,421)
Bachelor's Degree
23% (31,473)
Master's Degree
9% (12,315)
Professional Degree
1% (1,368)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,368)
Education Washington County WI USA
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 30% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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