Washington County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washington County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05143
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 143
Geography
- Land Area
- 941.46 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.76 sq mi
- Total Area
- 952.22 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.978001
- Longitude
- -94.217269
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 233,936
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 176,304
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 200,517 | 85.7% |
| Hispanic | 33,422 | 14.3% |
| White | 174,101 | 74.4% |
| Black | 6,984 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 4,707 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,458 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2,964 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1,650 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 158,302 | 89.8% |
| Hispanic | 17,997 | 10.2% |
| White | 141,217 | 80.1% |
| Black | 6,723 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 4,408 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4,354 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,074 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 752 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 256,765
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,032
- Poverty Rate
- 14.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 36,096
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 160,940 | 62.7% |
| Black | 7,797 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 6,168 | 2.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 128,800
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 32,180 | 25.0% |
| Republican | 40,845 | 31.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 55,651 | 43.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 61,888 | 48.0% |
| Female | 65,817 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 103,292 | 80.2% |
| Hispanic | 11,594 | 9.0% |
| Black | 1,225 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 1,941 | 1.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 69,842
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 60,187 | 58.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,910 | 25.1% |
| Black | 449 | 36.7% |
| Asian | 752 | 38.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 32,764 | 52.9% |
| Female | 36,672 | 55.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 38,349 (24.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 55,816 (35.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 105,461
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $300,915
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,158
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 11.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.