Washington County, ID

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    2024 Population
    11,142
    US Senator
    Mike Crapo
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Risch
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    45
    0.897% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.3%
    0.443% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $54,000
    0.731% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $278,100
    11.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,071
    3.48% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Washington County, ID 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.

    96.4% of the residents in Washington County, ID are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Washington County, ID was $278,100, and the homeownership rate was 74.6%.

    Most people in Washington County, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, ID was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Washington County, ID is home to a population of 11.1k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.97% of Washington County, ID residents were born outside of the country (665 people).

    In 2024, there were 10.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.65k people) in Washington County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 802 Other (Hispanic) and 606 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.4% of Washington County, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, ID was 96.2%, 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, ID
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      8.65k ± 121
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      802 ± 303
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      606 ± 226
    16.5%
    Hispanic Population
    1.84k people

    In 2024, there were 10.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.65k people) in Washington County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 802 Other (Hispanic) and 606 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    16.5% of the people in Washington County, ID are hispanic (1.84k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Washington County, ID 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 Idaho.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      54,768 ± 5,664 people
    2. Canada
      6,434 ± 1,966 people
    3. Philippines
      2,796 ± 1,297 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 54,768 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 6,434 and Philippines with 2,796.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.97%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    665 people
    5.72%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    621 people

    As of 2024, 5.97% of Washington County, ID residents (665 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, ID was 5.72%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      259 ± 107
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      172 ± 86
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      128 ± 59

    Washington County, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91% of the population of Washington County, ID has health coverage, with 34.5% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 19.2% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 3.26% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Washington County, ID see 2,180 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,180 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5544 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2285 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,180 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, ID

    Primary care physicians in Washington County, ID see an average of 2,180 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,180 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 16.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 26% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    8.98%
    Uninsured
    34.5%
    Employer Coverage
    19.3%
    Medicaid
    19.2%
    Medicare
    14.8%
    Non-Group
    3.26%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, ID declined by 8.47% from 9.81% to 8.98%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washington County, ID 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 5.5 in Washington County, ID.

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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 38.5% in Washington County, ID.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.19% in Washington County, ID.

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    Economy

    The economy of Washington County, ID employs 4.07k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Washington County, ID were Manufacturing (485 people), Educational Services (467 people), and Construction (445 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($77,386), Finance & Insurance ($71,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,689).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.07k
    2024 Value
    ± 399
    3.48%
    1 Year growth
    ± 13.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Washington County, ID grew at a rate of 3.48%, from 3.93k employees to 4.07k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, ID, are Management Occupations (524 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (394 people), and Production Occupations (339 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, ID.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    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

    4.07k
    2024 Value
    ± 399
    3.48%
    1 Year growth
    ± 13.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Washington County, ID grew at a rate of 3.48%, from 3.93k employees to 4.07k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, ID, are Manufacturing (485 people), Educational Services (467 people), and Construction (445 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, ID, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,933
    Median earning men ± $3,352
    $30,032
    Median earning women ± $4,564

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,238), Other Services Except Public Administration ($65,987), and Public Administration ($59,640).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,567), Public Administration ($59,853), and Manufacturing ($40,024).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.01%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 836k people employed in Idaho. This represents a 3.01% 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 8.06%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 37
      Construction
    2. 14
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 13
      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.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $33.8k
      Manufacturing
    2. $16.6k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $9.62k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 66.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.42%).

    Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing the state of Idaho. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Idaho is currently represented by 2 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, ID. Showing the available data for Idaho.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (30.4%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.42%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 66.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.42%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Idaho

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    Mike Crapo
    Senator from Idaho3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1999
    Jim Risch
    Senator from Idaho2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009

    Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing Idaho.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Washington County, ID was $278,100 in 2024, which is 0.836 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $250,300 to $278,100, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, ID is 74.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Washington County, ID have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, ID. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.75%.

    Housing

    Property

    $278,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$20,061
    $3,134
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$315

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

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    Rent vs Own

    74.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74.6% of the housing units in Washington County, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

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

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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.
    $54,000
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,096
    4.2k
    Number of Households
    ± 374

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.2k households in Washington County, ID grew to $54,000 from the previous year's value of $53,608.

    The following chart displays the households in Washington County, ID 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 $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Washington County, ID is from Idaho.
    0.467
    2024 Wage GINI in Idaho
    0.468
    2023 Wage GINI in Idaho

    In 2024, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.325% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Idaho in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.2%)
    2. Carpooled (11.9%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.26%)

    In 2024, 71.2% of workers in Washington County, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (8.26%).

    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

    18.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Washington County, ID have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.7% of the workforce in Washington County, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, ID. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.75%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, ID (1.67k out of 11k 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 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County, ID is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    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, 17% of the children was living in poverty in Washington County, ID. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 11.4%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 100 in Washington County, ID. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.29% per 100,000 population.

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