Washington County, IA

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    2024 Population
    22,561
    US Senator
    Chuck Grassley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Joni Ernst
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.7
    0.993% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.2%
    3.34% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $75,647
    6.04% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $203,900
    2.15% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    11,715
    0.272% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Washington County, IA 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.

    98.2% of the residents in Washington County, IA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Washington County, CA are Shiloh University (5 degrees awarded in 2020).

    In 2024, the median property value in Washington County, IA was $203,900, and the homeownership rate was 74%.

    Most people in Washington County, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, IA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Washington County, IA is home to a population of 22.6k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.24% of Washington County, IA residents were born outside of the country (730 people).

    In 2024, there were 29.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20k people) in Washington County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 684 Other (Hispanic) and 489 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.2% of Washington County, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, IA was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, IA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      20k ± 70
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      684 ± 211
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      489 ± 190
    7.75%
    Hispanic Population
    1.75k people

    In 2024, there were 29.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20k people) in Washington County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 684 Other (Hispanic) and 489 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    7.75% of the people in Washington County, IA are hispanic (1.75k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Washington County, IA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Iowa.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      44,333 ± 5,134 people
    2. India
      11,889 ± 2,672 people
    3. Guatemala
      8,189 ± 2,219 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 44,333 Iowa residents, followed by India with 11,889 and Guatemala with 8,189.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.24%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    730 people
    3.66%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    824 people

    As of 2024, 3.24% of Washington County, IA residents (730 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County, IA was 3.66%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      252 ± 85
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      213 ± 76
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      122 ± 73

    Washington County, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.4% of the population of Washington County, IA has health coverage, with 46.7% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.5% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Washington County, IA see 1,250 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,250 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2508 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1327 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,250 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, IA

    Primary care physicians in Washington County, IA see an average of 1,250 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,250 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    7.59%
    Uninsured
    46.7%
    Employer Coverage
    17.1%
    Medicaid
    16%
    Medicare
    11.2%
    Non-Group
    1.5%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, IA grew by 5.18% from 7.22% to 7.59%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.83 in Washington County, IA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 40.7% in Washington County, IA.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7% in Washington County, IA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Washington County, IA employs 11.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Washington County, IA were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,863 people), Retail Trade (1,417 people), and Educational Services (1,194 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($74,393), Public Administration ($67,727), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,333).

    Employment

    Occupations

    11.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 637
    −0.272%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.64%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Washington County, IA declined at a rate of −0.272%, from 11.7k employees to 11.7k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, IA, are Management Occupations (1,701 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,290 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (844 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, IA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    11.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 637
    −0.272%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.64%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Washington County, IA declined at a rate of −0.272%, from 11.7k employees to 11.7k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, IA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,863 people), Retail Trade (1,417 people), and Educational Services (1,194 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,668
    Median earning men ± $2,485
    $37,007
    Median earning women ± $3,196

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($77,083), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,354), and Manufacturing ($60,929).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,000), Public Administration ($51,932), and Construction ($47,885).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 86
      Construction
    2. 55
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 42
      Transportation and Warehousing

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $48.4k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $48.2k
      Construction
    3. $36.1k
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Washington County, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Iowa

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    Chuck Grassley
    Senator from Iowa3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1981
    Joni Ernst
    Senator from Iowa2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

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

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    Education

    In 2020, universities in Washington County, IA awarded 5 degrees. The student population of Washington County, IA in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 33 male students and 16 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, IA are White (4 and 80%) and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 20%).

    The largest universities in Washington County, IA by number of degrees awarded are Shiloh University (5 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Washington County, CA are Theological Studies (3 and 60%), Divinity & Ministry (2 and 40%), and Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (0 and 0%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $5,250.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2020 in Washington County, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 33.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 49 (67.3% men and 32.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2020 there were 49 students enrolled in Washington County, IA, 67.3% men and 32.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 33 records, of which 42.4% were women and 57.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Theological Studies
    Most Common
    3 degrees awarded

    In 2020, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Washington County, CA was Theological Studies with 3 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Shiloh University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    5 degrees awarded

    In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Shiloh University with 5 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2020, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, IA, which is 0.25 times less than the 4 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2020, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4 degrees mean that there were 4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($5,250) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Washington County, IA was $203,900 in 2024, which is 0.613 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $199,600 to $203,900, a 2.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, IA is 74%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Washington County, IA have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 7.81% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, IA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.89%.

    Housing

    Property

    $203,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$13,093
    $6,641
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$400

    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, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    74%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74% of the housing units in Washington County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $75,647
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,941
    8.97k
    Number of Households
    ± 526

    In 2024, the median household income of the 8.97k households in Washington County, IA grew to $75,647 from the previous year's value of $71,339.

    The following chart displays the households in Washington County, IA 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Washington County, IA is from Iowa.
    0.435
    2024 Wage GINI in Iowa
    0.441
    2023 Wage GINI in Iowa

    In 2024, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.29% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (9.77%)
    3. Carpooled (8.9%)

    In 2024, 76.8% of workers in Washington County, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.77%) and those who carpooled to work (8.9%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    23.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Washington County, IA have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.69% of the workforce in Washington County, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 7.81% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, IA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.89%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    8.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, IA (1.82k out of 22.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 12.9% of the children was living in poverty in Washington County, IA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.4%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 322 in Washington County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 8.86% per 100,000 population.

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