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Washington County

State:
Rhode Island
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Washington County's estimated 2025 population is 129,434 with a growth rate of -0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 3rd largest county in Rhode Island. The 2010 population was 127,094 and has seen a growth of 1.84% since that time.

129,434
Total Population
393
Population Density (mi²)
3
Population Rank (State)
-274 -0.21%
Annual Population Growth

Washington County Population

Washington County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington County includes 90.39% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White117,57490.39%
Two or more races6,2874.83%
Asian2,8402.18%
Black or African American1,7291.33%
Other race1,2260.94%
Native American3800.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander370.03%

Washington County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington County's average per capita income is $62,086. Household income levels show a median of $102,478. The poverty rate stands at 7.98%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$144,065-
Families$128,241$157,762
Households$102,478$130,358
Non Families$54,918$74,805

$62,086

Average Income

$102,478

Median Household Income

7.98%

Poverty Rate