Washington County, Maine's estimated 2024 population is 31,583 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County, Maine is the 14th largest county in Maine. The 2010 population was 32,828 and has seen a growth of -3.79% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 31,723 | 28 | 0.09% |
| 2028 | 31,695 | 28 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 31,667 | 28 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 31,639 | 28 | 0.09% |
| 2025 | 31,611 | 28 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 31,583 | 28 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 31,555 | 28 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 31,527 | 335 | 1.07% |
| 2021 | 31,192 | 104 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 31,088 | -198 | -0.63% |
| 2019 | 31,286 | 134 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 31,152 | -218 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 31,370 | -238 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 31,608 | -175 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 31,783 | -188 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 31,971 | -297 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 32,268 | -285 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 32,553 | -171 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 32,724 | -104 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 32,828 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 35,308 | 345 | 0.99% |
| 1980 | 34,963 | 5,104 | 17.09% |
| 1970 | 29,859 | -3,049 | -9.27% |
| 1960 | 32,908 | -2,279 | -6.48% |
| 1950 | 35,187 | -2,580 | -6.83% |
| 1940 | 37,767 | -59 | -0.16% |
| 1930 | 37,826 | -3,883 | -9.31% |
| 1920 | 41,709 | -1,196 | -2.79% |
| 1910 | 42,905 | -2,327 | -5.14% |
| 1900 | 45,232 | 750 | 1.69% |
| 1890 | 44,482 | -2 | 0% |
| 1880 | 44,484 | 1,141 | 2.63% |
| 1870 | 43,343 | 809 | 1.9% |
| 1860 | 42,534 | 3,723 | 9.59% |
| 1850 | 38,811 | 10,484 | 37.01% |
| 1840 | 28,327 | 7,033 | 33.03% |
| 1830 | 21,294 | 8,550 | 67.09% |
| 1820 | 12,744 | 4,874 | 61.93% |
| 1810 | 7,870 | 3,409 | 76.42% |
| 1800 | 4,461 | 1,703 | 61.75% |
| 1790 | 2,758 | -28,965 | -91.31% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,591 | 88.73% |
| Native American | 1,522 | 4.89% |
| Two or more races | 1,358 | 4.37% |
| Black or African American | 315 | 1.01% |
| Other race | 169 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 129 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.04% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,585 | 2.22 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Married | 6,134 | 2.81 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 5,283 | 1.2 | 66 | 34 |
| Female | 1,406 | 3.2 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Male | 762 | 2.72 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
78.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,354 | 5.88% |
| Associates Degree | 2,234 | 9.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,643 | 15.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,024 | 8.8% |
| High School Graduate | 8,252 | 35.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 732 | 3.18% |
| Some College | 4,773 | 20.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,945 | 19,103 | 5,291 |
| Native American | 934 | 808 | 94 |
| 2+ Races | 685 | 619 | 153 |
| Hispanic | 415 | 341 | 106 |
| Black | 156 | 143 | 52 |
| Other Race | 109 | 103 | 27 |
| Asian | 74 | 54 | 19 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,424 | $59,013 | $40,476 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,224 | $43,958 | $49,118 |
| High School Graduate | $31,825 | $37,151 | $23,162 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,462 | $39,526 | $25,625 |
| Overall | $35,222 | $43,186 | $30,259 |
| Some College | $33,410 | $41,968 | $29,838 |
$35,222
Average Earnings
$43,186
Average Male
$30,259
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.65% of Washington County, Maine residents speak only English, while 5.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,501 | 4,403 | 16.61% |
| Native | 1,442 | 435 | 30.17% |
| Multiple | 1,313 | 265 | 20.18% |
| Hispanic | 825 | 153 | 18.55% |
| Black | 295 | 40 | 13.56% |
| Other | 168 | 34 | 20.24% |
| Asian | 124 | 14 | 11.29% |
17.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.35%
Male Poverty Rate
18.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Maine is Native, with 30.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Maine is Asian, with 11.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.73% |
| High School | 18.56% |
| Some College | 16.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.62% |
| Male Employed | 6.69% |
| Female Employed | 6.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,207 | $83,202 |
| Households | $51,669 | $68,265 |
| Married Families | $79,262 | $94,756 |
| Non Families | $26,608 | $40,350 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,109
Number of Veterans
2,896
Male Veterans
213
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,356 |
| First Gulf War | 553 |
| Second Gulf War | 404 |
| Korea | 158 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 969 |
| 75+ | 826 |
| 55 to 64 | 691 |
| 35 to 54 | 507 |
| 18 to 34 | 116 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,801 | 12.27% |
| 2+ Races | 170 | 20.29% |
| Native American | 87 | 8.23% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 11.55% |
| Other Race | 37 | 27.21% |
| Black | 7 | 2.94% |
| Islander | 7 | 58.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.16%
Born in Washington County, Maine
96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born
1.37%
Non Citizen
2.12%
Naturalized
96.5% of Washington County, Maine residents were born in the United States, with 64.16% having been born in Maine. 1.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.