Washington County's estimated 2026 population is 21,398 with a growth rate of 0.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 16th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 19,921 and has seen a growth of 7.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Washington County includes 94.7% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (94.7%)
Two or more races (3.81%)
Other race (0.81%)
Asian (0.25%)
Black or African American (0.24%)
Native American (0.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,877 | 94.7% |
| Two or more races | 799 | 3.81% |
| Other race | 171 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Washington County's average per capita income is $64,435. Household income levels show a median of $90,188. The poverty rate stands at 6.91%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $125,909 | - |
| Families | $118,017 | $132,971 |
| Households | $90,188 | $112,711 |
| Non Families | $50,000 | $65,905 |
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