Washington County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washington County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29221
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 221
Geography
- Land Area
- 759.87 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.62 sq mi
- Total Area
- 762.49 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.942611
- Longitude
- -90.897018
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 23,397
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 17,898
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,179 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 0.9% |
| White | 22,004 | 94.0% |
| Black | 398 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 85 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,741 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 155 | 0.9% |
| White | 16,991 | 94.9% |
| Black | 427 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 221 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 40 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 23,470
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,528
- Poverty Rate
- 16.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,911
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,617 | 92.1% |
| Black | 416 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,810
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,190 | 23.1% |
| Republican | 6,113 | 44.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,507 | 32.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,655 | 48.2% |
| Female | 7,059 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,390 | 89.7% |
| Hispanic | 154 | 1.1% |
| Black | 44 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,582
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,958 | 48.1% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 44.8% |
| Black | 15 | 34.1% |
| Asian | 9 | 27.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,222 | 48.4% |
| Female | 3,337 | 47.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,879 (36.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,907 (11.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,734
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $131,979
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $797
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 5.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.