Washington County's estimated 2026 population is 54,238 with a growth rate of 0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 35th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 54,966 and has seen a growth of -1.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Washington County includes 94.72% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (94.72%)
Two or more races (2.39%)
Black or African American (1.69%)
Other race (0.62%)
Asian (0.48%)
Native American (0.08%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,069 | 94.72% |
| Two or more races | 1,289 | 2.39% |
| Black or African American | 910 | 1.69% |
| Other race | 336 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 258 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Washington County's average per capita income is $43,598. Household income levels show a median of $62,774. The poverty rate stands at 10.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,296 | - |
| Families | $81,978 | $113,467 |
| Households | $62,774 | $91,122 |
| Non Families | $30,713 | $47,115 |
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