Washington County, PA

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2022 Population

209,631

0.259% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

44.2

0% 1-year change

2022 Poverty Rate

9.5%

8.4% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$74,403

8.16% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$205,600

15.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

102,148

0.218% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Washington County, PA had a population of 210k people with a median age of 44.2 and a median household income of $74,403. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Washington County, PA grew from 209,090 to 209,631, a 0.259% increase and its median household income grew from $68,787 to $74,403, a 8.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.16%), and White (Hispanic) (0.841%).

None of the households in Washington County, PA 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.

99.1% of the residents in Washington County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County, PA are Pennsylvania Western University (4,773 degrees awarded in 2022), Washington & Jefferson College (364 degrees), and Penn Commercial Business/Technical School (271 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Washington County, PA was $205,600, and the homeownership rate was 76%.

Most people in Washington County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Washington County, PA borders Allegheny County, PA, Beaver County, PA, Fayette County, PA, Greene County, PA, Westmoreland County, PA, Brooke County, WV, Hancock County, WV, Marshall County, WV, and Ohio County, WV.

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Population & Diversity

Washington County, PA is home to a population of 210k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.98% of Washington County, PA residents were born outside of the country (4.14k people).

In 2022, there were 28.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (190k people) in Washington County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.59k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.22k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.1% of Washington County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, PA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
190k ± 564
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.59k ± 378
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.22k ± 672

1.87%

Hispanic Population

3.92k people

1.87% of the people in Washington County, PA are hispanic (3.92k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington County, PA 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 Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

1.98%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.14k people

1.99%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.16k people

As of 2022, 1.98% of Washington County, PA residents (4.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County, PA was 1.99%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,870 ± 363
Gulf War (2001-)
1,979 ± 324
Gulf War (1990s)
1,623 ± 324

Washington County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington County, PA employs 102k people. The largest industries in Washington County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,812 people), Retail Trade (12,186 people), and Manufacturing (11,015 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($117,266), Utilities ($90,136), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,673).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

102k

2022 Value

± 2,228

−0.218%

1 Year decline

± 3.06%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Washington County, PA declined at a rate of −0.218%, from 102k employees to 102k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, PA, are Management Occupations (12,251 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,940 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (10,434 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (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

102k

2022 Value

± 2,228

−0.218%

1 Year decline

± 3.06%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Washington County, PA declined at a rate of −0.218%, from 102k employees to 102k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,812 people), Retail Trade (12,186 people), and Manufacturing (11,015 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,949

Median earning men ± $1,463

$36,641

Median earning women ± $741

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($90,271), Information ($83,894), and Public Administration ($80,944).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,987), Manufacturing ($54,589), and Information ($54,392).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% 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 18.1%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

413
Other Services (except Public Administration)
399
Construction
328
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

$745k
Construction
$724k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$564k
Manufacturing

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, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 60.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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 (60.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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 Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Washington County, PA awarded 5,433 degrees. The student population of Washington County, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,242 male students and 8,995 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, PA are White (4,411 and 81.7%), followed by Black or African American (374 and 6.93%), Unknown (216 and 4%), and Hispanic or Latino (214 and 3.96%).

The largest universities in Washington County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Pennsylvania Western University (4,773 and 87.9%), Washington & Jefferson College (364 and 6.7%), and Penn Commercial Business/Technical School (271 and 4.99%).

The most popular majors in Washington County, PA are Registered Nursing (477 and 8.78%), Sport & Fitness Management (296 and 5.45%), and General Business Administration & Management (292 and 5.37%).

The median tuition costs in Washington County, PA are $49,612 for private four year colleges, and $7,716 and $11,574 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Washington County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 14,237 (36.8% men and 63.2% 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 14,237 students enrolled in Washington County, PA, 36.8% men and 63.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,113 records, of which 64.7% were women and 35.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
273 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
220 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
162 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washington County, PA was Registered Nursing with 273 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pennsylvania Western University
4,773 degrees awarded
Washington & Jefferson College
364 degrees awarded
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
271 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pennsylvania Western University with 4,773 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,802 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, PA, which is 0.496 times less than the 3,631 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 4,411 degrees mean that there were 11.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 374 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 ($49,612) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,226) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,300) 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 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% 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 (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

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, PA was $205,600 in 2022, which is 0.729 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $178,600 to $205,600, a 15.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, PA is 76%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Washington County, PA have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington County, PA is $74,403. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County, PA was Census Tract 7463.02 with a value of $180,143, followed by Census Tract 7463.01 and Census Tract 7461, with respective values of $146,344 and $138,417.

In 2023, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.776%.

Housing

Property

$205,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,671

$66,254

Median Property Taxes

±$1,588

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

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

Rent vs Own

76%

Homeownership

2022

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 76% of the housing units in Washington County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7463.02
Census Tract 7463.01
Census Tract 7461

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County, PA was Census Tract 7463.02 with a value of $180,143, followed by Census Tract 7463.01 and Census Tract 7461, with respective values of $146,344 and $138,417.

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

$74,403

Median Household Income

± $1,769

87.2k

Number of Households

± 2,048

In 2022, the median household income of the 87.2k households in Washington County, PA grew to $74,403 from the previous year's value of $68,787.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, PA 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, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Worked At Home (12%)
Carpooled (6.85%)

In 2022, 76.7% of workers in Washington County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12%) and those who carpooled to work (6.85%).

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

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County, PA have a shorter commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% of the workforce in Washington County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.776%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

9.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, PA (19.4k out of 204k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County, PA 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 2023, 11.6% of the children was living in poverty in Washington County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.3%.

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

96.2% of the population of Washington County, PA has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.962% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, PA see 1238 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.82% decrease from the previous year (1261 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1475 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 738 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,238 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, PA

Primary care physicians in Washington County, PA see an average of 1,238 patients per year. This represents a 1.82% decrease from the previous year (1,261 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.79%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

17%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

0.962%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, PA grew by 12.9% from 3.36% to 3.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washington County, PA 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 36 in Washington County, PA.

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

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 32.5% in Washington County, PA.

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