Washington County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washington County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48477
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 477
Geography
- Land Area
- 604.19 sq mi
- Water Area
- 17.56 sq mi
- Total Area
- 621.75 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.215075
- Longitude
- -96.410272
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 35,329
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 27,708
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,422 | 83.3% |
| Hispanic | 5,909 | 16.7% |
| White | 22,733 | 64.3% |
| Black | 5,185 | 14.7% |
| Asian | 286 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 110 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,100 | 87.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,607 | 13.0% |
| White | 18,964 | 68.4% |
| Black | 4,133 | 14.9% |
| Asian | 294 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 687 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 36,647
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $80,121
- Poverty Rate
- 12.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,574
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,488 | 66.8% |
| Black | 5,218 | 14.2% |
| Asian | 529 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,245
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,651 | 24.3% |
| Republican | 14,438 | 62.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,156 | 13.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,980 | 47.2% |
| Female | 12,258 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,625 | 71.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,012 | 8.7% |
| Black | 1,782 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 308 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,814
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,687 | 64.3% |
| Hispanic | 681 | 33.8% |
| Black | 740 | 41.5% |
| Asian | 87 | 28.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,414 | 58.4% |
| Female | 7,399 | 60.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,052 (24.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,633 (30.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 17,642
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $302,342
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,189
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.2%
- Work From Home
- 8.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.