Washington County, OK

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2024 Population

53,326

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Alan Armstrong

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

39.2

0.508% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

16.1%

9.78% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$60,162

1.7% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$173,200

7.64% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

23,004

0.0696% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Washington County, OK 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.

98.3% of the residents in Washington County, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County, OK are Oklahoma Wesleyan University (210 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Washington County, OK was $173,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

Most people in Washington County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, OK was 2 cars per household.

Washington County, OK borders Chautauqua County, KS, Montgomery County, KS, Nowata County, OK, Osage County, OK, Rogers County, OK, and Tulsa County, OK.

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Population & Diversity

Washington County, OK is home to a population of 53.3k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.54% of Washington County, OK residents were born outside of the country (1.89k people).

In 2024, there were 7.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.4k people) in Washington County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.05k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 4.35k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2024 Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.3% of Washington County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, OK was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.4k ± 197
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
5.05k ± 435
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
4.35k ± 371

6.93%

Hispanic Population

3.69k people

6.93% of the people in Washington County, OK are hispanic (3.69k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Washington County, OK 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 Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
105,864 ± 7,883 people
Vietnam
13,987 ± 2,899 people
Guatemala
12,051 ± 2,691 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

Foreign-Born Population

3.54%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.89k people

3.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.96k people

As of 2024, 3.54% of Washington County, OK residents (1.89k 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, OK was 3.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,229 ± 204
Gulf War (2001-)
806 ± 159
Gulf War (1990s)
375 ± 124

Washington County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Washington County, OK.

Health

88.9% of the population of Washington County, OK has health coverage, with 40.2% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, OK see 2,294 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,294 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1775 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 300 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,294 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, OK

Primary care physicians in Washington County, OK see an average of 2,294 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,294 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

40.2%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

17.1%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, OK declined by 3.65% from 11.5% to 11.1%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.93 in Washington County, OK.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

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 41.6% in Washington County, OK.

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

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.5% in Washington County, OK.

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

Economy

The economy of Washington County, OK employs 23k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Washington County, OK were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,375 people), Retail Trade (3,041 people), and Manufacturing (2,677 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($92,500), Utilities ($90,125), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($80,313).

Employment

Occupations

23k

2024 Value

± 955

0.0696%

1 Year growth

± 5.91%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Washington County, OK grew at a rate of 0.0696%, from 23k employees to 23k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,459 people), Management Occupations (2,224 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,132 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

23k

2024 Value

± 955

0.0696%

1 Year growth

± 5.91%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Washington County, OK grew at a rate of 0.0696%, from 23k employees to 23k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,375 people), Retail Trade (3,041 people), and Manufacturing (2,677 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,902

Median earning men ± $2,498

$35,401

Median earning women ± $2,057

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($69,010), Public Administration ($58,750), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,635), Manufacturing ($57,396), and Public Administration ($55,417).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% 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%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

85
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
73
Other Services (except Public Administration)
63
Retail Trade

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$282k
Management of Companies and Enterprises
$133k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$120k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 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

Voting results are not available for Washington County, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (31.9%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Alan Armstrong

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on March 24, 2026
Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

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

Education

In 2024, universities in Washington County, OK awarded 210 degrees. The student population of Washington County, OK in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 459 male students and 421 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, OK are White (136 and 69.7%), American Indian or Alaska Native (14 and 7.18%), Black or African American (13 and 6.67%), and Two or More Races (10 and 5.13%).

The largest universities in Washington County, OK by number of degrees awarded are Oklahoma Wesleyan University (210 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Washington County, OK are General Business (26 and 12.4%), General Business Administration & Management (18 and 8.57%), and General Studies (16 and 7.62%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $31,550.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Washington County, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 880 (52.2% men and 47.8% 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 2024 there were 880 students enrolled in Washington County, OK, 52.2% men and 47.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 459 records, of which 50.3% were women and 49.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
26 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
13 degrees awarded
General Psychology
11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washington County, OK was General Business with 26 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

210 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oklahoma Wesleyan University with 210 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 105 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, OK, which is 1 times more than the 105 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 136 degrees mean that there were 9.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 14 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Washington County, OK was $173,200 in 2024, which is 0.521 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $160,900 to $173,200, a 7.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, OK is 71.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Washington County, OK have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.508%.

Housing

Property

$173,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,852

$15,061

Median Property Taxes

±$748

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, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

71.9%

Homeownership

2024

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 71.9% of the housing units in Washington County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$60,162

Median Household Income

± $2,298

21k

Number of Households

± 923

In 2024, the median household income of the 21k households in Washington County, OK declined from $60,162 from the previous year's value of $61,205.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, OK 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, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.45

2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.452

2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77.3%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (7.57%)

In 2024, 77.3% of workers in Washington County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (7.57%).

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

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County, OK have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.56% of the workforce in Washington County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.508%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, OK (8.35k out of 52k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males < 5.

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

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 2025, 19.1% of the children was living in poverty in Washington County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.9%.

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

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

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 239 in Washington County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 49.6% per 100,000 population.

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