Washington County, Oregon's estimated 2024 population is 597,644 with a growth rate of -0.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County, Oregon is the 2nd largest county in Oregon. The 2010 population was 531,652 and has seen a growth of 12.41% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 591,539 | -1,221 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 592,760 | -1,221 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 593,981 | -1,221 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 595,202 | -1,221 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 596,423 | -1,221 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 597,644 | -1,221 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 598,865 | -1,221 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 600,086 | -2,367 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 602,453 | 1,323 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 601,130 | 197 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 600,933 | 3,903 | 0.65% |
| 2018 | 597,030 | 5,061 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 591,969 | 6,611 | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 585,358 | 12,403 | 2.16% |
| 2015 | 572,955 | 10,403 | 1.85% |
| 2014 | 562,552 | 7,109 | 1.28% |
| 2013 | 555,443 | 6,792 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 548,651 | 7,610 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 541,041 | 9,389 | 1.77% |
| 2010 | 531,652 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 311,554 | 65,746 | 26.75% |
| 1980 | 245,808 | 87,888 | 55.65% |
| 1970 | 157,920 | 65,683 | 71.21% |
| 1960 | 92,237 | 30,968 | 50.54% |
| 1950 | 61,269 | 22,075 | 56.32% |
| 1940 | 39,194 | 8,919 | 29.46% |
| 1930 | 30,275 | 3,899 | 14.78% |
| 1920 | 26,376 | 4,854 | 22.55% |
| 1910 | 21,522 | 7,055 | 48.77% |
| 1900 | 14,467 | 2,495 | 20.84% |
| 1890 | 11,972 | 4,890 | 69.05% |
| 1880 | 7,082 | 2,821 | 66.21% |
| 1870 | 4,261 | 1,460 | 52.12% |
| 1860 | 2,801 | 149 | 5.62% |
| 1850 | 2,652 | -588,887 | -99.55% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 412,135 | 68.74% |
| Asian | 65,752 | 10.97% |
| Two or more races | 63,100 | 10.52% |
| Other race | 37,095 | 6.19% |
| Black or African American | 13,785 | 2.3% |
| Native American | 4,558 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3,116 | 0.52% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 230,122 | 2.57 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Married | 119,410 | 3.2 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 78,262 | 1.37 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Female | 21,883 | 3.17 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Male | 10,567 | 3.17 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
60.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14,008 | 3.36% |
| Associates Degree | 36,329 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 116,615 | 27.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 74,553 | 17.87% |
| High School Graduate | 71,673 | 17.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15,758 | 3.78% |
| Some College | 88,268 | 21.16% |
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 | 282,357 | 273,127 | 134,361 |
| Hispanic | 56,299 | 40,605 | 10,685 |
| Asian | 47,749 | 44,758 | 32,122 |
| 2+ Races | 32,469 | 28,354 | 12,256 |
| Other Race | 22,086 | 15,276 | 3,205 |
| Black | 9,062 | 8,454 | 4,384 |
| Native American | 3,074 | 2,518 | 573 |
| Islander | 2,221 | 1,873 | 608 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.73%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,240 | $92,903 | $61,226 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,537 | $128,067 | $83,224 |
| High School Graduate | $40,936 | $46,706 | $33,527 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,352 | $40,063 | $26,189 |
| Overall | $58,550 | $69,706 | $48,063 |
| Some College | $49,050 | $57,775 | $41,306 |
$58,550
Average Earnings
$69,706
Average Male
$48,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.62% of Washington County, Oregon residents speak only English, while 25.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 371,757 | 26,011 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 103,591 | 13,128 | 12.67% |
| Other | 36,798 | 4,959 | 13.48% |
| Multiple | 62,732 | 4,726 | 7.53% |
| Asian | 65,444 | 3,724 | 5.69% |
| Black | 13,551 | 2,737 | 20.2% |
| Native | 4,504 | 511 | 11.35% |
| Islander | 3,090 | 405 | 13.11% |
8.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.24%
Male Poverty Rate
9.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Oregon is Black, with 20.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Oregon is Asian, with 5.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.72% |
| High School | 11.23% |
| Some College | 7.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.49% |
| Female Employed | 4.64% |
| Male Employed | 2.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $119,312 | $148,906 |
| Households | $100,121 | $127,688 |
| Married Families | $136,321 | $165,911 |
| Non Families | $62,030 | $79,753 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
27,849
Number of Veterans
25,154
Male Veterans
2,695
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8,930 |
| Second Gulf War | 6,694 |
| First Gulf War | 6,366 |
| Korea | 1,616 |
| World War II | 495 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 7,875 |
| 75+ | 6,608 |
| 65 to 74 | 6,175 |
| 55 to 64 | 4,579 |
| 18 to 34 | 2,612 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,264 | 7.33% |
| Hispanic | 1,969 | 2.85% |
| 2+ Races | 1,471 | 3.66% |
| Asian | 847 | 1.62% |
| Other Race | 631 | 2.42% |
| Black | 346 | 3.32% |
| Native American | 195 | 5.33% |
| Islander | 95 | 3.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
40.92%
Born in Washington County, Oregon
81.96%
Native Born
18.04%
Foreign Born
9.08%
Non Citizen
8.96%
Naturalized
81.96% of Washington County, Oregon residents were born in the United States, with 40.92% having been born in Oregon. 9.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.