Washington County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washington County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47179
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 179
Geography
- Land Area
- 326.55 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.28 sq mi
- Total Area
- 329.82 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.295665
- Longitude
- -82.495037
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 133,608
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 108,379
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 128,153 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 5,459 | 4.1% |
| White | 117,860 | 88.2% |
| Black | 4,428 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 1,479 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 88 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 337 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 105,159 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,219 | 3.0% |
| White | 97,552 | 90.0% |
| Black | 4,864 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 1,682 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 826 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 240 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 136,261
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,255
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 20,472
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 118,236 | 86.8% |
| Black | 4,835 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 2,135 | 1.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 80,837
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,273 | 13.9% |
| Republican | 32,430 | 40.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 37,134 | 45.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 37,648 | 46.6% |
| Female | 43,172 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 71,032 | 87.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,929 | 2.4% |
| Black | 1,123 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 784 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 34,816
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 31,324 | 44.1% |
| Hispanic | 567 | 29.4% |
| Black | 225 | 20.0% |
| Asian | 227 | 29.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 16,604 | 44.1% |
| Female | 18,207 | 42.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 22,623 (23.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 32,339 (34.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 62,077
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $257,225
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,009
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 11.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.