Washington County, MD

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2021 Population

153,956

2.25% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ben Cardin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.6

0.246% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.1%

8.78% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$67,349

6.04% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$229,800

3.65% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

70,280

2.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Washington County, MD had a population of 154k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $67,349. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Washington County, MD grew from 150,575 to 153,956, a 2.25% increase and its median household income grew from $63,510 to $67,349, a 6.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.09%), White (Hispanic) (2.66%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.82%).

None of the households in Washington County, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in Washington County, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County, MD are Hagerstown Community College (801 degrees awarded in 2021) and Award Beauty School (40 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Washington County, MD was $229,800, and the homeownership rate was 65.6%.

Most people in Washington County, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, MD was 2 cars per household.

Washington County, MD borders Allegany County, MD, Frederick County, MD, Franklin County, PA, Fulton County, PA, Loudoun County, VA, Berkeley County, WV, Jefferson County, WV, and Morgan County, WV.

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Population & Diversity

Washington County, MD is home to a population of 154k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.3% of Washington County, MD residents were born outside of the country (8.16k people).

In 2021, there were 7.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (119k people) in Washington County, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2021 Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.4% of Washington County, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, MD was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Washington County, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
119k ± 206
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.6k ± 798
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.3k ± 852

5.76%

Hispanic Population

8.86k people

5.76% of the people in Washington County, MD are hispanic (8.86k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington County, MD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Maryland.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
110,106 ± 8,073 people
India
60,915 ± 6,029 people
China
44,188 ± 5,142 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 110,106 Maryland residents, followed by India with 60,915 and China with 44,188.

Foreign-Born Population

5.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.16k people

4.98%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.5k people

As of 2021, 5.3% of Washington County, MD residents (8.16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County, MD was 4.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Washington County, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,846 ± 329
Gulf War (2001-)
2,298 ± 405
Gulf War (1990s)
1,316 ± 265

Washington County, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington County, MD employs 70.3k people. The largest industries in Washington County, MD are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,240 people), Retail Trade (8,491 people), and Construction (5,983 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($131,269), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($79,208), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($78,418).

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,677. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

70.3k

2021 Value

± 2,211

2.07%

1 Year growth

± 4.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington County, MD grew at a rate of 2.07%, from 68.9k employees to 70.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, MD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,471 people), Management Occupations (7,122 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,584 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

70.3k

2021 Value

± 2,211

2.07%

1 Year growth

± 4.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington County, MD grew at a rate of 2.07%, from 68.9k employees to 70.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, MD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,240 people), Retail Trade (8,491 people), and Construction (5,983 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, MD, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,121

Median earning men ± $1,896

$35,702

Median earning women ± $1,549

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($82,894), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,088), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,040).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($56,481), Public Administration ($53,063), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($43,687).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,386
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
792
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
740
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.16M
Manufacturing
$1.1M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$1.09M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $28.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($23.9B) and Electronics ($20B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maryland products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$216B

2020 Value in Maryland

$445B

Projected 2050 Value in Maryland

106% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maryland trade was $216B. This is expected to increase 106% to $445B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maryland trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Most Common Trade Partners

Virginia
$23.2B
Pennsylvania
$18.3B
New York
$9.44B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Virginia with $23.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $18.3B and New York and $9.44B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maryland shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington County, MD went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington County, MD for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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Ben Cardin

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Washington County, MD awarded 841 degrees. The student population of Washington County, MD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,297 male students and 2,330 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, MD are White (582 and 70.1%), followed by Black or African American (109 and 13.1%), Hispanic or Latino (57 and 6.87%), and Two or More Races (32 and 3.86%).

The largest universities in Washington County, MD by number of degrees awarded are Hagerstown Community College (801 and 95.2%) and Award Beauty School (40 and 4.76%).

The most popular majors in Washington County, MD are Liberal Arts & Sciences (191 and 22.7%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (88 and 10.5%), and Registered Nursing (77 and 9.16%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,627 students enrolled in Washington County, MD, 35.8% men and 64.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,442 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
191 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
88 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
77 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Washington County, MD was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 191 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Washington County, MD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Hagerstown Community College
801 degrees awarded
Award Beauty School
40 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hagerstown Community College with 801 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 272 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, MD, which is 0.478 times less than the 569 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 582 degrees mean that there were 5.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 109 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,760) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($630) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,168) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.962% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.19M), Bachelors Degree (1.01M), and Some college (978k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Washington County, MD was $229,800 in 2021, which is 0.938 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $221,700 to $229,800, a 3.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, MD is 65.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Washington County, MD have an average commute time of 29.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington County, MD is $67,349. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County, MD was Census Tract 113.02 with a value of $124,031, followed by Census Tract 114 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $100,206 and $91,447.

In 2022, 14.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, MD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.331%.

Housing

Property

$229,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,819

$38,435

Median Property Taxes

±$1,428

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washington County, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Washington County, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.6%

Homeownership

2021

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.6% of the housing units in Washington County, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Washington County, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 113.02
Census Tract 114
Census Tract 102

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County, MD was Census Tract 113.02 with a value of $124,031, followed by Census Tract 114 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $100,206 and $91,447.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Washington County, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,349

Median Household Income

± $1,676

58.6k

Number of Households

± 1,898

In 2021, the median household income of the 58.6k households in Washington County, MD grew to $67,349 from the previous year's value of $63,510.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Washington County, MD is from Maryland.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2021, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.194% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.7%)
Carpooled (9.05%)
Worked At Home (8.63%)

In 2021, 77.7% of workers in Washington County, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.05%) and those who worked at home (8.63%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County, MD have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.72% of the workforce in Washington County, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washington County, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washington County, MD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, MD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.331%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, MD (19k out of 145k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County, MD is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 16.9% of the children was living in poverty in Washington County, MD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 312 in Washington County, MD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 20.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.1% of the population of Washington County, MD has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 20.3% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, MD see 1736 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.25% decrease from the previous year (1776 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1679 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 374 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,736 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, MD

Primary care physicians in Washington County, MD see an average of 1,736 patients per year. This represents a 2.25% decrease from the previous year (1,776 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington County, MD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.91%

Uninsured

47.9%

Employer Coverage

20.3%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.36%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, MD declined by 5.36% from 5.19% to 4.91%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washington County, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 53.2 in Washington County, MD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washington County, MD.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39% in Washington County, MD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washington County, MD.

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