County · Arkansas
Washington County, Arkansas
Washington County, Arkansas. Washington County had 271,213 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.3% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 18 places (13 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 54 census tracts. GEOID 05143.
Washington County is one of the 3 counties of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
271,213
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 245,871 · ACS 2020-2024: 256,765
Median household income
$70,639
±$2,107 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$298,400
±$6,386 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$1,071
±$23 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Washington County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 245,871 residents in Washington County. The Census Bureau estimates 271,213 for July 1, 2025, up 10.3% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 256,765 over 941 square miles of land.
| Measure | Washington County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 256,765 | 3,049,391 | +24,476 |
| Households | 97,184±901 | 1,205,987 | +9,859 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.02 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 105,461±83 | 1,394,673 | +11,850 |
Washington County's population since 2000
From 157,715 in 2000 to 271,213 in 2025: up 72.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Washington County?
Washington County holds 18 places: 13 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Fayetteville with 106,623 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Fayetteville | 93,949 | $62,695 |
|---|---|---|
| Springdale | 84,161 | $69,787 |
| Farmington | 7,584 | $90,469 |
| Prairie Grove | 7,045 | $70,701 |
| Tontitown | 4,301 | $85,603 |
| Johnson | 3,609 | $95,844 |
| Elkins | 3,602 | $81,789 |
| West Fork | 2,331 | $77,566 |
| Lincoln | 2,294 | $68,333 |
| Goshen | 2,102 | $150,074 |
| Elm Springs | 2,361 | $131,739 |
| Greenland | 1,213 | $69,821 |
| WinslowGEOID 0576190 | 365 | $42,292 |
| CincinnatiGEOID 0513960 | 306 | $57,127 |
| MorrowGEOID 0547090 | 263 | $92,546 |
| SummersGEOID 0567880 | 166 | $65,645 |
| EvansvilleGEOID 0522300 | 102 | not published |
| CanehillGEOID 0511080 | 74 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Washington County?
The median resident of Washington County is 32.5 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.6%. 12.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Washington County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5±0.2 | 38.5 | +0.5 |
| Under 18 years | 23.5% | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.3%±0.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.6% | 9.0% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.9%±0.9 pts | 67.4% | −11.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.3 pts | 14.6% | −0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 12.2%±0.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.4%±0.6 pts | 5.4% | +1.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.5%±0.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7%±0.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.0%±0.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.4%±0.8 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.8%±0.7 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.2%±1.2 pts | 25.7% | +1.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.8%±0.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Washington County earn?
Half of Washington County's 97,184 households earn less than $70,639 a year (±$2,107), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,090 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,549 after inflation. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Washington County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,639±$2,107 | $60,773 | +$8,549 |
| Mean household income | $98,731±$3,170 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,150±$1,169 | $34,225 | +$3,949 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6%±1.0 pts | 16.0% | −1.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.3%±2.2 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.6%±0.6 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.0%±0.9 pts | 86.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Washington County?
Owners occupy 55.6% of Washington County's occupied homes and renters 44.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $298,400 by its owner (±$6,386). The median renter pays $1,071 a month including utilities, and 34.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Washington County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $298,400±$6,386 | $188,000 | +$84,998 |
| Median gross rent | $1,071±$23 | $947 | +$94 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.3%±2.1 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,601±$31 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.6%±1.1 pts | 66.4% | +3.0 pts |
| Housing units | 105,461±83 | 1,394,673 | +11,850 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2%±1.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.2%±1.1 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.7%±0.6 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.6%±0.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Washington County building?
Builders took permits for 2,632 new housing units across Washington County in 2025 (1,621 single-family), 9.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Washington County get to work?
75.9% of Washington County's workers drive alone and 11.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Washington County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.0%±0.9 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4%±0.5 pts | 4.9% | −1.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.9%±1.1 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3%±1.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.2%±0.9 pts | 8.8% | +6.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.9 min±0.4 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Washington County's census tracts?
Washington County is divided into 54 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $28,663 (Tract 113.02) to $121,080 (Tract 105.17).
All 54 census tracts of Washington County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Washington County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 3rd of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 75 |
| Median household income | 5th of 75 |
| Median home value | 2nd of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 62nd of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 75 |
| Median age | 74th of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Washington County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.