Washington County, VA

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2021 Population

53,997

0.0148% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

46.6

0.431% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.7%

6.1% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,737

7.48% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$163,200

2.64% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

23,776

0.908% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Washington County, VA had a population of 54k people with a median age of 46.6 and a median household income of $54,737. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Washington County, VA declined from 54,005 to 53,997, a −0.0148% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,928 to $54,737, a 7.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.55%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.33%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.646%), and White (Hispanic) (0.633%).

None of the households in Washington County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Washington County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County, VA are Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) (675 degrees awarded in 2021) and Emory & Henry College (372 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Washington County, VA was $163,200, and the homeownership rate was 75.7%.

Most people in Washington County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Washington County, VA borders Johnson County, TN, Sullivan County, TN, Grayson County, VA, Russell County, VA, Scott County, VA, Smyth County, VA, and Bristol city, VA.

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Population & Diversity

Washington County, VA is home to a population of 54k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.35% of Washington County, VA residents were born outside of the country (731 people).

In 2021, there were 61.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.3k people) in Washington County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 838 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 718 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Washington County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, VA was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Washington County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
51.3k ± 193
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
838 ± 133
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
718 ± 237

1.58%

Hispanic Population

853 people

1.58% of the people in Washington County, VA are hispanic (853 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington County, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

1.35%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

731 people

1.23%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

665 people

As of 2021, 1.35% of Washington County, VA residents (731 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County, VA was 1.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Washington County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,573 ± 276
Gulf War (2001-)
654 ± 219
Gulf War (1990s)
555 ± 148

Washington County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington County, VA employs 23.8k people. The largest industries in Washington County, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,857 people), Retail Trade (3,285 people), and Manufacturing (3,237 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($79,583), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,180), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($53,864).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

23.8k

2021 Value

± 1,142

0.908%

1 Year growth

± 6.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington County, VA grew at a rate of 0.908%, from 23.6k employees to 23.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,709 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,216 people), and Management Occupations (2,201 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

23.8k

2021 Value

± 1,142

0.908%

1 Year growth

± 6.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington County, VA grew at a rate of 0.908%, from 23.6k employees to 23.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,857 people), Retail Trade (3,285 people), and Manufacturing (3,237 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,835

Median earning men ± $3,018

$33,532

Median earning women ± $2,176

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,375), Public Administration ($56,016), and Manufacturing ($45,668).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($49,609), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,750), and Information ($42,100).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

568
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
326
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
276
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$601k
Manufacturing
$297k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$93.9k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington County, VA went to Donald J. Trump with 75.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.06%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (75.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.06%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Washington County, VA awarded 1,047 degrees. The student population of Washington County, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,537 male students and 2,286 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, VA are White (895 and 85.6%), followed by Unknown (70 and 6.69%), Hispanic or Latino (25 and 2.39%), and Two or More Races (23 and 2.2%).

The largest universities in Washington County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) (675 and 64.5%) and Emory & Henry College (372 and 35.5%).

The most popular majors in Washington County, VA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (130 and 12.4%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (125 and 11.9%), and Registered Nursing (80 and 7.64%).

The median tuition cost in Washington County, VA for private four year colleges is $34,500.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Washington County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,823 (40.2% men and 59.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,823 students enrolled in Washington County, VA, 40.2% men and 59.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,209 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
125 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
80 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
25 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Washington County, VA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Washington County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Virginia Highlands Community College (233903)
675 degrees awarded
Emory & Henry College
372 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) with 675 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 446 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, VA, which is 0.742 times less than the 601 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 895 degrees mean that there were 12.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 70 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($665) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,260) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Washington County, VA was $163,200 in 2021, which is 0.666 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $159,000 to $163,200, a 2.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, VA is 75.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Washington County, VA have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington County, VA is $54,737. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County, VA was Census Tract 104.01 with a value of $98,288, followed by Census Tract 110 and Census Tract 105.01, with respective values of $75,519 and $63,102.

In 2022, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.52%.

Housing

Property

$163,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,043

$16,545

Median Property Taxes

±$842

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washington County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Washington County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.7%

Homeownership

2021

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.7% of the housing units in Washington County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Washington County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 104.01
Census Tract 110
Census Tract 105.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County, VA was Census Tract 104.01 with a value of $98,288, followed by Census Tract 110 and Census Tract 105.01, with respective values of $75,519 and $63,102.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Washington County, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,737

Median Household Income

± $2,885

21.8k

Number of Households

± 1,027

In 2021, the median household income of the 21.8k households in Washington County, VA grew to $54,737 from the previous year's value of $50,928.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Washington County, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.8%)
Carpooled (8.48%)
Worked At Home (5.55%)

In 2021, 83.8% of workers in Washington County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.48%) and those who worked at home (5.55%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County, VA have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.33% of the workforce in Washington County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washington County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washington County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.52%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, VA (6.65k out of 52.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17.1% of the children was living in poverty in Washington County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 155 in Washington County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 56.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.3% of the population of Washington County, VA has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 19.4% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 2.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, VA see 1344 patients per year on average, which represents a 11.1% decrease from the previous year (1511 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1627 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 507 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,344 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, VA

Primary care physicians in Washington County, VA see an average of 1,344 patients per year. This represents a 11.1% decrease from the previous year (1,511 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.68%

Uninsured

42.1%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

19.4%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

2.53%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, VA declined by 1.57% from 8.82% to 8.68%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washington County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 58.5 in Washington County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washington County, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.9% in Washington County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washington County, VA.

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