County · Pennsylvania
Washington County, Pennsylvania
Washington County, Pennsylvania. Washington County had 210,802 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020, in line with Pennsylvania (+0.4%). It holds 103 places (34 cities, villages and boroughs, 32 towns and townships and 37 census-designated) and 62 census tracts. GEOID 42125.
Washington County is one of the 8 counties of the Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
210,802
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 209,349 · ACS 2020-2024: 210,042
Median household income
$78,958
±$2,272 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$228,500
±$4,629 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$949
±$25 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Washington County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 209,349 residents in Washington County. The Census Bureau estimates 210,802 for July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, in line with Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 210,042 over 857 square miles of land.
| Measure | Washington County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 210,042 | 13,018,639 | +2,830 |
| Households | 88,505±781 | 5,274,853 | +3,557 |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.02 | 2.39 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 97,923±105 | 5,806,452 | +1,989 |
Washington County's population since 2000
From 202,897 in 2000 to 210,802 in 2025: up 3.9%. 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 103 places: 34 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 32 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 37 census-designated places. The largest is Peters Township, Washington County with 23,262 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Peters Township, Washington County | 22,946 | $145,979 |
|---|---|---|
| North Strabane Township | 15,700 | $103,084 |
| Cecil Township | 14,609 | $105,303 |
| Washington | 13,176 | $52,975 |
| Canonsburg | 9,744 | $79,227 |
| South Strabane Township | 9,613 | $87,847 |
| Chartiers Township | 8,632 | $99,777 |
| Canton Township, Washington County | 8,209 | $60,680 |
| Carroll Township, Washington County | 5,380 | $79,219 |
| Union Township, Washington County | 5,374 | $61,071 |
| California | 5,362 | $48,606 |
| North Franklin Township | 4,825 | $76,563 |
| McMurray | 4,736 | $155,077 |
| Donora | 4,569 | $39,544 |
| Charleroi | 4,234 | $43,265 |
| Smith Township | 4,233 | $73,452 |
| Monongahela | 4,159 | $59,861 |
| Fallowfield Township | 4,099 | $66,802 |
| Thompsonville | 3,704 | $128,422 |
| Amwell Township | 3,679 | $77,895 |
| McGovern | 3,621 | $107,395 |
| Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County | 3,290 | $94,485 |
| Centerville (Washington County) | 3,256 | $71,250 |
| Southpointe | – | $106,644 |
| Wolfdale | 3,055 | $64,736 |
| Nottingham Township | 2,941 | $123,594 |
| South Franklin Township | 2,868 | $89,318 |
| Cecil-Bishop | 2,730 | $94,267 |
| Somerset Township, Washington County | 2,581 | $75,500 |
| Gastonville | 2,554 | $68,487 |
| Muse | 2,525 | $80,288 |
| Hanover Township, Washington County | 2,416 | $81,875 |
| Donegal Township, Washington County | 2,395 | $79,833 |
| Bentleyville | 2,352 | $51,174 |
| East Bethlehem Township | 2,311 | $68,438 |
| New Eagle | 2,049 | $51,716 |
| Buffalo Township, Washington County | 1,991 | $93,649 |
| East Washington | 1,853 | $91,136 |
| Wickerham Manor-FisherGEOID 4284931 | 1,825 | $80,694 |
| Robinson Township, Washington County | 1,707 | $82,700 |
| McDonald | 2,060 | $65,625 |
| North Bethlehem Township | 1,553 | $94,922 |
| West Pike Run Township | 1,547 | $76,563 |
| Independence Township, Washington County | 1,515 | $90,375 |
| BaidlandGEOID 4203768 | 1,509 | $100,341 |
| Burgettstown | 1,425 | $52,500 |
| Cross Creek Township | 1,371 | $68,098 |
| North Charleroi | 1,303 | $51,324 |
| West Bethlehem Township | 1,291 | $64,934 |
| East Finley Township | 1,288 | $78,333 |
| LawrenceGEOID 4241968 | 1,236 | $66,250 |
| Houston | 1,172 | $64,773 |
| Jefferson Township, Washington County | 1,119 | $73,229 |
| Speers | 1,088 | $72,813 |
| West Brownsville | 977 | $64,449 |
| Ellsworth | 945 | $62,917 |
| Midway, Washington County | 924 | $55,329 |
| Morris Township, Washington County | 909 | $67,500 |
| Hopewell Township, Washington County | 852 | $74,375 |
| MeadowlandsGEOID 4248320 | 839 | $49,412 |
| West Finley Township | 813 | $77,708 |
| Avella | 782 | $71,000 |
| Deemston | 754 | $98,750 |
| Claysville | 733 | $79,479 |
| Roscoe | 720 | $68,289 |
| ParisGEOID 4257928 | 667 | $88,125 |
| HickoryGEOID 4234256 | 664 | $63,934 |
| LaboratoryGEOID 4240712 | – | $80,167 |
| LangelothGEOID 4241376 | 659 | $75,565 |
| Eighty FourGEOID 4222736 | 645 | $135,709 |
| CokeburgGEOID 4214896 | 629 | not published |
| Blaine Township | 617 | $70,000 |
| StrabaneGEOID 4274688 | – | $63,281 |
| MillsboroGEOID 4249880 | 580 | not published |
| West AlexanderGEOID 4282376 | 565 | $84,773 |
| SlovanGEOID 4271232 | 529 | $82,303 |
| WylandvilleGEOID 4286712 | 512 | $113,000 |
| JoffreGEOID 4238240 | 485 | not published |
| Allenport, Washington County | 484 | $61,607 |
| Long Branch | 421 | $75,000 |
| Stockdale | 421 | $52,422 |
| FredericktownGEOID 4227672 | 402 | $138,016 |
| Marianna | 399 | $54,792 |
| Beallsville | 393 | $64,896 |
| BulgerGEOID 4210128 | 379 | not published |
| Finleyville | 376 | $50,208 |
| Dunlevy | 371 | $74,500 |
| Aaronsburg (Washington County)GEOID 4200104 | 361 | $47,933 |
| AtlasburgGEOID 4203472 | 351 | $93,333 |
| ElramaGEOID 4223392 | 285 | $31,824 |
| SouthviewGEOID 4272576 | 284 | $88,438 |
| HendersonvilleGEOID 4233840 | 274 | $73,289 |
| Elco | 267 | $83,224 |
| TwilightGEOID 4278008 | 216 | $98,750 |
| TaylorstownGEOID 4276232 | 213 | $72,222 |
| Midland, Washington CountyGEOID 4249192 | – | $99,167 |
| East MariannaGEOID 4221472 | – | $64,531 |
| Van VoorhisGEOID 4279872 | 138 | not published |
| Cross CreekGEOID 4217320 | 121 | $58,472 |
| Coal CenterGEOID 4214568 | 110 | $41,250 |
| West MiddletownGEOID 4283504 | 109 | $76,875 |
| WestlandGEOID 4283272 | 107 | not published |
| Green HillsGEOID 4231082 | 20 | 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 44.2 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.5%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Washington County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2±0.2 | 40.9 | −0.3 |
| Under 18 years | 19.6% | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.0%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% | 8.7% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.7%±0.3 pts | 73.0% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.2 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4%±0.2 pts | 7.7% | +0.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6%±0.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8%±0.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9%±0.6 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9%±0.3 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6%±0.4 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.9%±1.0 pts | 35.2% | +2.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4%±0.7 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 88,505 households earn less than $78,958 a year (±$2,272), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $78,202 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Washington County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,958±$2,272 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $105,512±$2,227 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,022±$939 | $44,355 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.6%±0.7 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.4%±1.7 pts | 15.6% | +2.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9%±0.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9%±0.7 pts | 89.7% | – |
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 76.1% of Washington County's occupied homes and renters 23.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $228,500 by its owner (±$4,629). The median renter pays $949 a month including utilities, and 31.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Washington County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $228,500±$4,629 | $254,500 | +$21,867 |
| Median gross rent | $949±$25 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.8%±3.1 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,618±$31 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.1%±1.1 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 97,923±105 | 5,806,452 | +1,989 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4%±1.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.6%±1.1 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.4%±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.0%±0.8 pts | 25.0% | – |
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 359 new housing units across Washington County in 2025 (323 single-family), 1.7 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?
75.2% of Washington County's workers drive alone and 15.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Washington County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.3%±0.7 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±0.6 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.2%±1.2 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1%±0.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.0%±1.0 pts | 15.6% | +10.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.8 min±0.6 | 26.3 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 62 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,500 (Tract 7753) to $152,636 (Tract 7462).
All 62 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 Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 22nd of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 22nd of 67 |
| Median household income | 16th of 67 |
| Median home value | 24th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 27th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 52nd of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 67 |
| Median age | 26th of 67 |
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.