Washington County, Maryland
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washington County
- State
- Maryland
- FIPS Code
- 24043
- State FIPS
- 24
- County FIPS
- 043
Geography
- Land Area
- 457.78 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.58 sq mi
- Total Area
- 467.37 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.603621
- Longitude
- -77.814671
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 150,598
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 117,173
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 141,191 | 93.8% |
| Hispanic | 9,405 | 6.2% |
| White | 114,699 | 76.2% |
| Black | 17,113 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 1,884 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 115 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 741 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 112,057 | 95.6% |
| Hispanic | 5,113 | 4.4% |
| White | 93,475 | 79.8% |
| Black | 15,231 | 13.0% |
| Asian | 2,268 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 656 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 450 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 155,709
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $80,718
- Poverty Rate
- 11.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 18,423
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 116,696 | 74.9% |
| Black | 18,030 | 11.6% |
| Asian | 2,531 | 1.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 102,274
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 32,431 | 31.7% |
| Republican | 44,723 | 43.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 23,248 | 22.7% |
| Other | 677 | 0.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 49,141 | 48.0% |
| Female | 53,127 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 79,721 | 77.9% |
| Hispanic | 4,351 | 4.3% |
| Black | 5,691 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 1,285 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 48,986
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 40,434 | 50.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,234 | 28.4% |
| Black | 1,722 | 30.3% |
| Asian | 491 | 38.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 23,661 | 48.1% |
| Female | 25,322 | 47.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 33,450 (30.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 26,365 (24.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 64,145
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $294,871
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,183
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.7%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 11.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.