Washington County, AR

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2023 Population

251,863

1.83% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

32.5

0.619% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

14.8%

2.68% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$66,426

7.16% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$266,000

13% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

123,998

2.49% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Washington County, AR had a population of 252k people with a median age of 32.5 and a median household income of $66,426. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Washington County, AR grew from 247,331 to 251,863, a 1.83% increase and its median household income grew from $61,985 to $66,426, a 7.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (9.85%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.12%), Other (Hispanic) (5.1%), and White (Hispanic) (4.5%).

None of the households in Washington County, AR 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.

91.7% of the residents in Washington County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County, AR are University of Arkansas (7,274 degrees awarded in 2022), Career Academy of Hair Design (159 degrees), and Northwest Technical Institute (108 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Washington County, AR was $266,000, and the homeownership rate was 55.6%.

Most people in Washington County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Washington County, AR borders Benton County, AR, Crawford County, AR, Madison County, AR, and Adair County, OK.

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Population & Diversity

Washington County, AR is home to a population of 252k people, from which 91.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 10% of Washington County, AR residents were born outside of the country (25.3k people).

In 2023, there were 6.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (158k people) in Washington County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 20.4k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.7%

2023 Citizenship

91.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91.7% of Washington County, AR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, AR was 91.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
158k ± 2.04k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
24.8k ± 2.29k
Two+ (Hispanic)
20.4k ± 2.01k

18.3%

Hispanic Population

46.2k people

18.3% of the people in Washington County, AR are hispanic (46.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington County, AR 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 Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,018 ± 6,050 people
El Salvador
15,360 ± 3,035 people
India
9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

Foreign-Born Population

10%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

25.3k people

9.59%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

23.7k people

As of 2023, 10% of Washington County, AR residents (25.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County, AR was 9.59%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,524 ± 521
Vietnam
3,124 ± 401
Gulf War (1990s)
1,742 ± 423

Washington County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington County, AR employs 124k people. The largest industries in Washington County, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (16,919 people), Retail Trade (15,649 people), and Manufacturing (13,922 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($70,964), Utilities ($60,536), and Wholesale Trade ($59,945).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

124k

2023 Value

± 3,268

2.49%

1 Year growth

± 3.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Washington County, AR grew at a rate of 2.49%, from 121k employees to 124k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, AR, are Management Occupations (13,833 people), Sales & Related Occupations (11,691 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,602 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

124k

2023 Value

± 3,268

2.49%

1 Year growth

± 3.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Washington County, AR grew at a rate of 2.49%, from 121k employees to 124k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (16,919 people), Retail Trade (15,649 people), and Manufacturing (13,922 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,614

Median earning men ± $1,982

$36,496

Median earning women ± $1,205

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($68,309), Public Administration ($59,750), and Wholesale Trade ($59,099).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($75,114), Public Administration ($53,859), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,445).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% 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 8.69%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

528
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
373
Construction
371
Health Care and Social Assistance

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$972k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$661k
Manufacturing
$451k
Retail Trade

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Other (1.62%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.62%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Other (1.62%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

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 Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 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 Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Washington County, AR awarded 7,654 degrees. The student population of Washington County, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 13,853 male students and 17,623 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, AR are White (5,546 and 76.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (684 and 9.42%), Black or African American (303 and 4.17%), and Two or More Races (297 and 4.09%).

The largest universities in Washington County, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas (7,274 and 95%), Career Academy of Hair Design (159 and 2.08%), and Northwest Technical Institute (108 and 1.41%).

The most popular majors in Washington County, AR are Engineering & Industrial Management (384 and 5.02%), General Finance (367 and 4.79%), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (342 and 4.47%).

The median tuition cost in Washington County, AR for a public four year colleges is $7,666 for in-state students and $25,420 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Washington County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 31,476 (44% men and 56% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 31,476 students enrolled in Washington County, AR, 44% men and 56% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 22,555 records, of which 56.2% were women and 43.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
351 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
342 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
269 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washington County, AR was General Finance with 351 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Arkansas
7,274 degrees awarded
Career Academy of Hair Design
159 degrees awarded
Northwest Technical Institute
108 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas with 7,274 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 3,341 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, AR, which is 0.775 times less than the 4,313 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,546 degrees mean that there were 8.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 684 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

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,666) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,990) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, less-than 2-year ($1,800) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Measure

In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

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, AR was $266,000 in 2023, which is 0.877 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $235,500 to $266,000, a 13% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, AR is 55.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Washington County, AR have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington County, AR is $66,426. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County, AR was Census Tract 101.07 with a value of $108,160, followed by Census Tract 105.01 and Census Tract 105.08, with respective values of $89,107 and $80,313.

In 2023, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.49%.

Housing

Property

$266,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,183

$53,043

Median Property Taxes

±$1,809

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, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

55.6%

Homeownership

2023

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 55.6% of the housing units in Washington County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 101.07
Census Tract 105.01
Census Tract 105.08

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County, AR was Census Tract 101.07 with a value of $108,160, followed by Census Tract 105.01 and Census Tract 105.08, with respective values of $89,107 and $80,313.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Washington County, AR 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.

$66,426

Median Household Income

± $2,116

95.5k

Number of Households

± 2,645

In 2023, the median household income of the 95.5k households in Washington County, AR grew to $66,426 from the previous year's value of $61,985.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, AR 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, AR is from Arkansas.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (10%)

In 2023, 76.2% of workers in Washington County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (10%).

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

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County, AR have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.986% of the workforce in Washington County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washington County, AR 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, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washington County, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.49%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, AR (35.9k out of 243k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County, AR is White, followed by Hispanic 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 2023, 15.2% of the children was living in poverty in Washington County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 9.2%.

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.

Health

87.7% of the population of Washington County, AR has health coverage, with 49.2% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 8.92% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, AR see 1280 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.73% increase from the previous year (1246 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1553 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 251 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,280 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, AR

Primary care physicians in Washington County, AR see an average of 1,280 patients per year. This represents a 2.73% increase from the previous year (1,246 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 27.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.3%

Uninsured

49.2%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

8.92%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.6%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, AR grew by 1.08% from 12.2% to 12.3%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 55.5 in Washington County, AR.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 35.8% in Washington County, AR.

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