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Washington County

State:
Rhode Island
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Washington County's estimated 2025 population is 129,434 with a growth rate of -0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 3rd largest county in Rhode Island. The 2010 population was 127,094 and has seen a growth of 1.84% since that time.

129,434
Total Population
393
Population Density (mi²)
3
Population Rank (State)
-274 -0.21%
Annual Population Growth

Washington County Population

Washington County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington County includes 90.39% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White117,57490.39%
Two or more races6,2874.83%
Asian2,8402.18%
Black or African American1,7291.33%
Other race1,2260.94%
Native American3800.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander370.03%

Washington County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington County's average per capita income is $62,086. Household income levels show a median of $102,478. The poverty rate stands at 7.98%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$144,065-
Families$128,241$157,762
Households$102,478$130,358
Non Families$54,918$74,805

$62,086

Average Income

$102,478

Median Household Income

7.98%

Poverty Rate