Washington County, TX

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2021 Population

35,561

0.811% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.7

0.714% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.77%

7.2% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$65,913

10.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$218,200

13.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

16,336

2.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Washington County, TX had a population of 35.6k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $65,913. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Washington County, TX grew from 35,275 to 35,561, a 0.811% increase and its median household income grew from $59,623 to $65,913, a 10.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.9%), White (Hispanic) (11.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.12%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.03%).

None of the households in Washington County, TX 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.

96.3% of the residents in Washington County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County, TX are Blinn College (223427) (3,281 degrees awarded in 2021), Evvaylois Academy School of Beauty (8 degrees), and Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design (3 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Washington County, TX was $218,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Washington County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Washington County, TX borders Austin County, TX, Brazos County, TX, Burleson County, TX, Fayette County, TX, Grimes County, TX, Lee County, TX, and Waller County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Washington County, TX is home to a population of 35.6k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.99% of Washington County, TX residents were born outside of the country (2.13k people).

In 2021, there were 3.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.3k people) in Washington County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.02k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.25k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

95.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.3% of Washington County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, TX was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
22.3k ± 252
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.02k ± 160
White (Hispanic)
4.25k ± 494

16.8%

Hispanic Population

5.97k people

16.8% of the people in Washington County, TX are hispanic (5.97k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington County, TX 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 Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

5.99%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.13k people

6.29%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.22k people

As of 2021, 5.99% of Washington County, TX residents (2.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County, TX was 6.29%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
673 ± 219
Gulf War (2001-)
492 ± 237
Korea
235 ± 143

Washington County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington County, TX employs 16.3k people. The largest industries in Washington County, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,515 people), Retail Trade (1,966 people), and Educational Services (1,804 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($67,165), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($61,250), and Transportation & Warehousing ($58,636).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

16.3k

2021 Value

± 1,149

2.6%

1 Year growth

± 9.57%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington County, TX grew at a rate of 2.6%, from 15.9k employees to 16.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,889 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,702 people), and Management Occupations (1,447 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.3k

2021 Value

± 1,149

2.6%

1 Year growth

± 9.57%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington County, TX grew at a rate of 2.6%, from 15.9k employees to 16.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,515 people), Retail Trade (1,966 people), and Educational Services (1,804 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,475

Median earning men ± $7,404

$32,482

Median earning women ± $2,519

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,936), Wholesale Trade ($69,545), and Public Administration ($64,435).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($170,163), Public Administration ($85,502), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,671).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

251
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
232
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
226
Manufacturing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$461k
Manufacturing
$154k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$105k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 74.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.02%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 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 (74.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.02%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 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 Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Washington County, TX awarded 3,292 degrees. The student population of Washington County, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,688 male students and 8,748 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, TX are White (2,129 and 64.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (741 and 22.5%), Black or African American (220 and 6.68%), and Two or More Races (87 and 2.64%).

The largest universities in Washington County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Blinn College (223427) (3,281 and 99.7%), Evvaylois Academy School of Beauty (8 and 0.243%), and Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design (3 and 0.0911%).

The most popular majors in Washington County, TX are General Studies (1,292 and 39.2%), General Economics (218 and 6.62%), and General Agriculture (190 and 5.77%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 17,436 students enrolled in Washington County, TX, 49.8% men and 50.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,347 records, of which 50.1% were women and 49.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
1,292 degree-majors awarded
General Economics
218 degree-majors awarded
General Agriculture
190 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Washington County, TX was General Studies with 1,292 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Blinn College (223427)
3,281 degrees awarded
Evvaylois Academy School of Beauty
8 degrees awarded
Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design
3 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blinn College (223427) with 3,281 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,423 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, TX, which is 0.761 times less than the 1,869 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,129 degrees mean that there were 2.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 741 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

Public, 2-year ($3,510) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) 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 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

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, TX was $218,200 in 2021, which is 0.891 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $193,000 to $218,200, a 13.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, TX is 72.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Washington County, TX have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington County, TX is $65,913. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County, TX was Census Tract 1703 with a value of $68,689, followed by Census Tract 1704 and Census Tract 1701, with respective values of $54,757 and $46,371.

In 2022, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.695%.

Housing

Property

$218,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$16,653

$10,109

Median Property Taxes

±$803

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

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

Rent vs Own

72.7%

Homeownership

2021

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.7% of the housing units in Washington County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1703
Census Tract 1704
Census Tract 1701

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County, TX was Census Tract 1703 with a value of $68,689, followed by Census Tract 1704 and Census Tract 1701, with respective values of $54,757 and $46,371.

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

$65,913

Median Household Income

± $6,586

13.9k

Number of Households

± 1,014

In 2021, the median household income of the 13.9k households in Washington County, TX grew to $65,913 from the previous year's value of $59,623.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, TX 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, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.4%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (7.45%)

In 2021, 75.4% of workers in Washington County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (7.45%).

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

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County, TX have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.33% of the workforce in Washington County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.695%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

9.77% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, TX (3.28k out of 33.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County, TX is White, followed by Black 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17.6% of the children was living in poverty in Washington County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.9%.

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
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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 236 in Washington County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 72.6 per 100,000 population.

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

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Health

85.8% of the population of Washington County, TX has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 9.23% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, TX see 1794 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.3% increase from the previous year (1672 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1987 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1376 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,794 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, TX

Primary care physicians in Washington County, TX see an average of 1,794 patients per year. This represents a 7.3% increase from the previous year (1,672 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.2%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

9.23%

Medicaid

16.4%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

1.02%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, TX grew by 21.7% from 11.7% to 14.2%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 78.8 in Washington County, TX.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 36.9% in Washington County, TX.

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

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