Washington County's estimated 2026 population is 274,792 with a growth rate of 1.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 3rd largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 204,021 and has seen a growth of 34.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Washington County includes 67.22% White, 5.47% other race, 3.18% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (67.22%)
Two or more races (17.97%)
Other race (5.47%)
Black or African American (3.18%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (2.71%)
Asian (2.4%)
Native American (1.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169,308 | 67.22% |
| Two or more races | 45,253 | 17.97% |
| Other race | 13,780 | 5.47% |
| Black or African American | 8,017 | 3.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6,838 | 2.71% |
| Asian | 6,041 | 2.4% |
| Native American | 2,626 | 1.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Washington County's average per capita income is $45,037. Household income levels show a median of $66,426. The poverty rate stands at 14.79%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,576 | $133,051 |
| Families | $84,179 | $116,661 |
| Households | $66,426 | $95,012 |
| Non Families | $39,779 | $55,757 |
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