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Washington County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Potosi

Washington County's estimated 2025 population is 23,818 with a growth rate of 0.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 46th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 25,198 and has seen a growth of -5.48% since that time.

23,818
Total Population
31
Population Density (mi²)
46
Population Rank (State)
142 0.6%
Annual Population Growth

Washington County Population

Washington County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington County includes 92.31% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White21,67692.31%
Two or more races1,1905.07%
Black or African American4511.92%
Other race930.4%
Asian350.15%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander320.14%
Native American60.03%

Washington County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington County's average per capita income is $37,431. Household income levels show a median of $51,886. The poverty rate stands at 18.19%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$74,583-
Families$65,802$80,430
Households$51,886$75,326
Non Families$28,691$59,493

$37,431

Average Income

$51,886

Median Household Income

18.19%

Poverty Rate