Washington County, TX

County in Texas, South · ranked on 44 metrics

Rank among US counties

Washington County, TX is a county in Texas with a population of 38,893 (1,211th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Household Income (681st of 3,093), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (704th of 3,094), Median Income (681st of 2,000). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,408th of 3,092), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (1,999th of 3,094), Poverty Rate (%) (1,603rd of 3,094).

Population
38,893
1,211th highest of 3,094
Density
64.4
1,245th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
8.67%
349th highest of 3,094
Area
604
1,588th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Texas

At a glance

Median household income
$77,825
681st highest of 3,093
Median home value
$288,100
685th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$1,165
594th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
3.9%
1,589th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
13.4%
1,492nd highest of 3,094
College degree
30.7%
704th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
37.0%
1,762nd highest of 2,916
No health insurance
14.1%
610th highest of 2,916
Average commute
23 minutes
1,795th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
85.0%
1,999th highest of 3,094
Climate
68.7°F average
51°F in January, 84°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +54.7
77.0% Republican, 22.3% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Heating Degree Days per Year1,589
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    140th of 3,050
  2. Adults Who Smoke (%)13.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 455th of 2,916
  3. Median Household Income$77,825
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    681st of 3,093
  4. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)30.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    704th of 3,094
  5. Median Income$77,825
    Poorest Counties
    681st of 2,000
  6. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)18.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,072nd of 2,916
  7. Adults with Obesity (%)37.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,138th of 2,916
  8. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)25.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,141st of 2,916
  9. Adults with Depression (%)23.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,160th of 2,916
  10. Average Commute (Minutes)23.1
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,300th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Cooling Degree Days per Year2,945
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,951st of 3,050
  2. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$1,165
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,496th of 3,090
  3. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)14.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,297th of 2,916
  4. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$288,100
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,408th of 3,092
  5. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)18.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,866th of 2,916
  6. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)85.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,999th of 3,094
  7. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)74.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,859th of 2,916
  8. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)38.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,886th of 3,094
  9. Poverty Rate (%)13.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,603rd of 3,094
  10. Unemployment Rate (%)3.9%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,379th of 3,094

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (51), weakest Economics (51). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Never first or last on a widely ranked metric.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 16 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

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Quick answers

What is the population of Washington County, TX?
Washington County, TX has a population of 38,893, 1,211th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Washington County, TX rank best at?
Among US counties, Washington County, TX ranks best for Median Household Income (681st of 3,093); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (704th of 3,094); Median Income (681st of 2,000).
Where does Washington County, TX rank worst?
Washington County, TX ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,408th of 3,092); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (1,999th of 3,094); Poverty Rate (%) (1,603rd of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Washington County, TX?
Rankodex ranks Washington County, TX on 44 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

44 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics