Washington County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washington County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51191
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 191
Geography
- Land Area
- 561.19 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 566.21 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.747814
- Longitude
- -81.950322
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 53,590
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 44,222
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 52,750 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 834 | 1.6% |
| White | 50,994 | 95.2% |
| Black | 993 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 236 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 88 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 43,670 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 552 | 1.2% |
| White | 42,285 | 95.6% |
| Black | 767 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 289 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 240 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 90 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 53,926
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,410
- Poverty Rate
- 10.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,820
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 50,961 | 94.5% |
| Black | 981 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 272 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 37,273
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,028 | 18.9% |
| Republican | 17,929 | 48.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12,316 | 33.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 17,535 | 47.0% |
| Female | 19,738 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,370 | 92.2% |
| Hispanic | 458 | 1.2% |
| Black | 111 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 201 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,694
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 16,454 | 47.9% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 36.7% |
| Black | 32 | 28.8% |
| Asian | 85 | 42.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,601 | 49.1% |
| Female | 9,093 | 46.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,059 (27.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 10,740 (26.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 25,570
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $215,016
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $865
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- 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
- 27.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.