Washington County Summary

Life in Washington County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Washington County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Washington County:

  • The population in Washington County is 129,998.

  • The median home value in Washington County is $586,064.

  • The median income in Washington County is $99,510.

  • The median rent in Washington County is $1,284.

  • The unemployment rate in Washington County is 5.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Washington County is 7.9%.

  • The average high in Washington County is 58.8° and there are 109.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Washington County

List Of Cities & Towns in Washington County

Westerly, RI Population 18,272

Kingston, RI Population 6,560

Narragansett Pier, RI Population 2,805

Hope Valley, RI Population 2,209

Ashaway, RI Population 1,662

Bradford, RI Population 1,189

Carolina, RI Population 1,165

Weekapaug, RI Population 522

Quonochontaug, RI Population 452

Misquamicut, RI Population 379

Wyoming, RI Population 318

Watch Hill, RI Population 311

Wakefield-Peacedale, RI Population 0

Map Of Washington County

Washington County, RI Weather

  • The average high in Washington County is 58.8°.

  • There are 84.75 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 109.5 inches of rain each year with 10.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:00 hours of sun each day in Washington County.

StatWashington County
Mean High58.8
Nice Days84.75
Rainfall109.5
Snowfall10.5
Sunny_hours5:00
58.8°
Average High
109.5
Inches of Rain

Washington County Photos

Ri Towns Narragansett
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Kingston Rhode Island
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Ri Route  Northboundc Ashaway Ri
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Washington County Demographics

Population over time in Washington County

The current population in Washington County is 129,998. The population has increased 2.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 129,735 2.9%
2021 126,139 0.1%
2020 126,060 -

Gender in Washington County

  • Washington County is 51.2% female with 66,586 female residents.

  • Washington County is 48.8% male with 63,412 male residents.

Female
51.2% (66,586)
Male
48.8% (63,412)
Gender Washington County RI USA
Female 51.2% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 48.8% 49.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Washington County

Washington County is:

  • 90.0% White with 116,934 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 1,295 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 387 American Indian residents.

  • 2.0% Asian with 2,605 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 201 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 3,935 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.6% Hispanic with 4,635 Hispanic residents.

White
90.0% (116,934)
African American
1.0% (1,295)
American Indian
0.3% (387)
Asian
2.0% (2,605)
Hawaiian
0.0% (6)
Other
0.2% (201)
Two Or More
3.0% (3,935)
Hispanic
3.6% (4,635)

Table: Washington County By Race

Race Washington County RI USA
White 90.0% 69.8% 58.9%
African American 1.0% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.0% 3.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 3.7% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.6% 16.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Washington County, Rhode Island

  • 3.8% of households in Washington County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.9% of households in Washington County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Washington County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Washington County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Washington County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Washington County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Washington County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.8% of households in Washington County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Washington County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Washington County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.8% (4,919)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.9% (3,736)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.7% (6,117)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.6% (5,927)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.7% (8,700)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.0% (18,220)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (17,710)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.8% (27,103)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.6% (17,672)
$200,000 or more
15.3% (19,889)
Income Washington County RI USA
Less than $10,000 3.8% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 4.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.7% 6.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.6% 6.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.7% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.0% 14.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.8% 19.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.6% 10.0% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 15.3% 11.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Washington County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Washington County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Washington County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 21.0% of adults in Washington County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Washington County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Washington County completed associate's degree.

  • 27.0% of adults in Washington County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Washington County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Washington County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Washington County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (2,599)
9-12th Grade
4% (5,199)
High School / GED
21% (27,299)
Some College
17% (22,099)
Associate's Degree
8% (10,399)
Bachelor's Degree
27% (35,099)
Master's Degree
16% (20,799)
Professional Degree
2% (2,599)
Doctorate Degree
3% (3,899)
Education Washington County RI USA
< 9th Grade 2% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 6% 6%
High School / GED 21% 27% 26%
Some College 17% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 27% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 16% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 2%

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