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 53,985.

  • The median home value in Washington County is $238,870.

  • The median income in Washington County is $59,116.

  • The median rent in Washington County is $796.

  • The unemployment rate in Washington County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Washington County is 12.0%.

  • The average high in Washington County is 69.3° and there are 105.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Washington County

List Of Cities & Towns in Washington County

Abingdon, VA Population 8,346

Glade Spring, VA Population 2,249

Saltville, VA Population 2,085

Emory, VA Population 1,052

Damascus, VA Population 767

Meadow View, VA Population 0

Map Of Washington County

Washington County, VA Weather

  • The average high in Washington County is 69.3°.

  • There are 90.99 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.4 inches of rain each year with 8.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:38 hours of sun each day in Washington County.

StatWashington County
Mean High69.3
Nice Days90.99
Rainfall105.4
Snowfall8.9
Sunny_hours4:38
69.3°
Average High
105.4
Inches of Rain

Washington County Photos

Abingdon Va Welcome Sign
Source: Wikipedia User Ricknightcrawler | CC BY-SA 3.0
Historical Collections Of Virginia   Abingdon
Source: Public Domain
Abingdon Virginian Office
Source: Wikipedia User Waldo Jaquith from Charlo | CC BY-SA 2.0
Downtown Abingdonc Virginia
Source: Wikipedia User Waldo Jaquith | CC BY-SA 2.0
Saltvilleva
Source: Public Domain
View From Battle At Cedar Branch Marker Above Saltville
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL

Washington County Demographics

Population over time in Washington County

The current population in Washington County is 53,985. The population has decreased -0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 53,997 -0.0%
2021 54,005 -0.1%
2020 54,071 -

Gender in Washington County

  • Washington County is 50.1% female with 27,024 female residents.

  • Washington County is 49.9% male with 26,961 male residents.

Female
50.1% (27,024)
Male
49.9% (26,961)
Gender Washington County VA USA
Female 50.1% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Washington County

Washington County is:

  • 94.8% White with 51,160 White residents.

  • 1.7% African American with 910 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 47 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 276 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 34 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 680 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.6% Hispanic with 878 Hispanic residents.

White
94.8% (51,160)
African American
1.7% (910)
American Indian
0.1% (47)
Asian
0.5% (276)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (34)
Two Or More
1.3% (680)
Hispanic
1.6% (878)

Table: Washington County By Race

Race Washington County VA USA
White 94.8% 60.0% 58.9%
African American 1.7% 18.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 6.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.3% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.6% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Washington County, Virginia

  • 4.0% of households in Washington County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.4% of households in Washington County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Washington County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Washington County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Washington County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Washington County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Washington County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Washington County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Washington County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Washington County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (2,150)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.4% (2,908)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.8% (5,299)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.3% (6,094)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.2% (6,592)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (9,652)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (6,854)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.5% (8,902)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.4% (2,930)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (2,599)
Income Washington County VA USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.8% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.3% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.2% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 15.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.5% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 15.6% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Washington County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Washington County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Washington County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Washington County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Washington County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Washington County completed master's degree.

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Washington County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,619)
9-12th Grade
7% (3,778)
High School / GED
36% (19,434)
Some College
19% (10,257)
Associate's Degree
10% (5,398)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (8,637)
Master's Degree
6% (3,239)
Professional Degree
2% (1,079)
Doctorate Degree
1% (539)
Education Washington County VA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 36% 24% 26%
Some College 19% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 13% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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