Washington County, Maryland Population 2022
Washington County, Maryland's estimated population is 152,228 with a growth rate of 0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County, Maryland is the 12th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 Population was 147,721 and has seen a growth of 3.05% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 15,822 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 18,650 | 2,828 | 17.87% |
| 1810 | 18,730 | 80 | 0.43% |
| 1820 | 23,075 | 4,345 | 23.20% |
| 1830 | 25,268 | 2,193 | 9.50% |
| 1840 | 28,850 | 3,582 | 14.18% |
| 1850 | 30,848 | 1,998 | 6.93% |
| 1860 | 31,417 | 569 | 1.84% |
| 1870 | 34,712 | 3,295 | 10.49% |
| 1880 | 38,561 | 3,849 | 11.09% |
| 1890 | 39,782 | 1,221 | 3.17% |
| 1900 | 45,133 | 5,351 | 13.45% |
| 1910 | 49,617 | 4,484 | 9.94% |
| 1920 | 59,694 | 10,077 | 20.31% |
| 1930 | 65,882 | 6,188 | 10.37% |
| 1940 | 68,838 | 2,956 | 4.49% |
| 1950 | 78,886 | 10,048 | 14.60% |
| 1960 | 91,219 | 12,333 | 15.63% |
| 1970 | 103,829 | 12,610 | 13.82% |
| 1980 | 113,086 | 9,257 | 8.92% |
| 1990 | 121,393 | 8,307 | 7.35% |
| 2010 | 147,721 | 26,328 | 21.69% |
| 2011 | 148,776 | 1,055 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 149,037 | 261 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 148,986 | -51 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 149,048 | 62 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 149,068 | 20 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 149,602 | 534 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 150,169 | 567 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 150,656 | 487 | 0.32% |
| 2019 | 151,049 | 393 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 151,442 | 393 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 151,835 | 393 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 152,228 | 393 | 0.26% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122,286 | 81.21% |
| Black or African American | 16,404 | 10.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 225 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 2,551 | 1.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 149 | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race | 1,609 | 1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 7,351 | 4.88% |
Washington County, Maryland Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 56,367 | 2.51 | 66.6 |
| Married | 27,607 | 3.11 | 82.7 |
| Male | 3,476 | 3.14 | 61.5 |
| Female | 6,856 | 3.31 | 42.9 |
| Non Family | 18,428 | 1.2 | 52.2 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,346 | 3.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9,197 | 8.71% |
| High School Graduate | 37,995 | 35.97% |
| Some College | 23,240 | 22.00% |
| Associates Degree | 8,219 | 7.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,986 | 13.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,651 | 9.14% |
Washington County, Maryland Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,670 | 1,505 | 873 |
| 2+ Races | 2,282 | 2,050 | 669 |
| White | 86,764 | 77,667 | 20,147 |
| Islander | 137 | 127 | 31 |
| Black | 11,214 | 9,373 | 1,541 |
| Native American | 205 | 142 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 4,227 | 2,915 | 502 |
| Other Race | 992 | 646 | 84 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 92.70%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.28%.
$42,472
Average Earnings
$51,159
Average Male
$35,137
Average Female
Washington County, Maryland Language by Age
Washington County, Maryland Language
92.63% of Washington County, Maryland residents speak only English, while 7.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.15% of the population.
Washington County, Maryland Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 7,115 | 2,004 | 28.17% |
| Black | 11,832 | 3,042 | 25.71% |
| Native | 164 | 36 | 21.95% |
| Hispanic | 7,536 | 1,198 | 15.90% |
| White | 114,171 | 10,895 | 9.54% |
| Asian | 2,489 | 222 | 8.92% |
| Other | 272 | NaN% |
12.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.08%
Male Poverty Rate
12.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Washington County, Maryland
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Maryland is Multiple, with 28.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Maryland is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.33%.
Washington County, Maryland Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Washington County, Maryland Married by Age and Sex
Washington County, Maryland Marriage
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 55-64.
Washington County, Maryland Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,538 | 8.73% |
| Black | 1,039 | 7.98% |
| Native American | 24 | 11.71% |
| Asian | 51 | 2.71% |
| Islander | 74 | 54.01% |
| Other Race | 16 | 1.41% |
| 2+ Races | 135 | 4.09% |
| Hispanic | 264 | 5.15% |
Washington County, Maryland Veterans by Education
5.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
63.84%
Born in Washington County, Maryland
95.02%
Native Born
4.98%
Foreign Born
2.34%
Non Citizen
2.65%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.02% of Washington County, Maryland residents were born in the United States, with 63.84% having been born in Maryland. 2.34% 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