Washington County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washington County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17189
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 189
Geography
- Land Area
- 562.60 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.31 sq mi
- Total Area
- 563.90 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.353140
- Longitude
- -89.417187
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 13,588
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,748
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,379 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 1.5% |
| White | 12,980 | 95.5% |
| Black | 165 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,627 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 128 | 1.2% |
| White | 10,361 | 96.4% |
| Black | 136 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 97 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 13,627
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $80,466
- Poverty Rate
- 7.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,008
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,968 | 95.2% |
| Black | 202 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,563
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,531 | 16.0% |
| Republican | 4,804 | 50.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,227 | 33.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,677 | 48.9% |
| Female | 4,885 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,877 | 82.4% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 1.3% |
| Black | 5 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,977
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,933 | 62.6% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 50.0% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 17 | 45.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,033 | 64.8% |
| Female | 2,944 | 60.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,512 (25.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,306 (23.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,415
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $154,407
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $794
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 7.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.