Washington County, Kansas Population 2022
Washington County, Kansas's estimated population is 5,274 with a growth rate of -0.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County, Kansas is the 66th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 5,785 and has seen a growth of -8.83% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 383 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 4,081 | 3,698 | 965.54% |
| 1880 | 14,910 | 10,829 | 265.35% |
| 1890 | 22,894 | 7,984 | 53.55% |
| 1900 | 21,963 | -931 | -4.07% |
| 1910 | 20,229 | -1,734 | -7.90% |
| 1920 | 17,984 | -2,245 | -11.10% |
| 1930 | 17,112 | -872 | -4.85% |
| 1940 | 15,921 | -1,191 | -6.96% |
| 1950 | 12,977 | -2,944 | -18.49% |
| 1960 | 10,739 | -2,238 | -17.25% |
| 1970 | 9,249 | -1,490 | -13.87% |
| 1980 | 8,543 | -706 | -7.63% |
| 1990 | 7,073 | -1,470 | -17.21% |
| 2010 | 5,785 | -1,288 | -18.21% |
| 2011 | 5,820 | 35 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 5,727 | -93 | -1.60% |
| 2013 | 5,626 | -101 | -1.76% |
| 2014 | 5,610 | -16 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 5,568 | -42 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 5,564 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 5,479 | -85 | -1.53% |
| 2018 | 5,450 | -29 | -0.53% |
| 2019 | 5,406 | -44 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 5,362 | -44 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 5,318 | -44 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 5,274 | -44 | -0.83% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,269 | 96.26% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 | 0.60% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.16% |
| Some Other Race | 43 | 0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 110 | 2.01% |
Washington County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,412 | 2.21 | 77.4 |
| Married | 1,255 | 2.99 | 90 |
| Male | 70 | 2.87 | 72.9 |
| Female | 118 | 2.52 | 69.5 |
| Non Family | 969 | 1.12 | 62.5 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 116 | 3.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 148 | 3.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,610 | 41.70% |
| Some College | 823 | 21.32% |
| Associates Degree | 353 | 9.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 580 | 15.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 231 | 5.98% |
Washington County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| White | 3,664 | 3,428 | 767 |
| Other Race | 18 | 8 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 80 | 79 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 63 | 4 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | |
| Asian | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$34,940
Average Earnings
$42,207
Average Male
$26,528
Average Female
Washington County, Kansas Language by Age
Washington County, Kansas Language
95.57% of Washington County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 4.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.66% of the population.
Washington County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 214 | 51 | 23.83% |
| White | 4,979 | 444 | 8.92% |
| Other | 3 | NaN% |
9.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.79%
Male Poverty Rate
9.85%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Washington County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Kansas is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Kansas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.45%.
Washington County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Washington County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
Washington County, Kansas Marriage
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 45-54.
Washington County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 402 | 9.79% |
| Black | 6 | 75.00% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 18.69% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.88% |
Washington County, Kansas Veterans by Education
7.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.66%
Born in Washington County, Kansas
96.42%
Native Born
3.58%
Foreign Born
3.07%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.42% of Washington County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 69.66% having been born in Kansas. 3.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990