Washington County, Arkansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 3rd-largest in Arkansas

The population of Washington County, Arkansas is 251,863 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $66,426, the median home value is $266,000, and the median age is 32.5.

The population of Washington County has grown 30.5% since 2010 (204,021 → 266,184), a +1.92% annualized rate.

Washington County within Arkansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

251,863

Population

+1.92%

Annual growth

268

People / sq mi

$66,426

Median Income

$266,000

Median Home Value

Washington County covers 941 sq mi of land at 267.5 people per square mile.

About Washington County, AR

Washington County is a county in Arkansas with a population of 251,863. It ranks #3 among counties in Arkansas by population. The median age is 32.5, younger than the national median. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The median household income in Washington County is $66,426, below the US median of $74,580. 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $266,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,005. The homeownership rate of 55.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Washington County reflects 34.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.6 minutes each way.

Washington County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Washington County had a population of 204,021 in 2010 and 266,184 in 2024, a 30.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 266,184 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.92%.

266,184

Population (2024)

204,021

Population (2010)

266,184

Peak (2024)

1.92%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	204,021	-	-	estimate
2011	208,088	+4,067	+1.99%	estimate
2012	211,824	+3,736	+1.80%	estimate
2013	216,107	+4,283	+2.02%	estimate
2014	220,075	+3,968	+1.84%	estimate
2015	224,600	+4,525	+2.06%	estimate
2016	228,612	+4,012	+1.79%	estimate
2017	232,915	+4,303	+1.88%	estimate
2018	236,855	+3,940	+1.69%	estimate
2019	239,392	+2,537	+1.07%	estimate
2020	246,779	+7,387	+3.09%	estimate
2021	251,664	+4,885	+1.98%	estimate
2022	257,316	+5,652	+2.25%	estimate
2023	261,880	+4,564	+1.77%	estimate
2024	266,184	+4,304	+1.64%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	67.2%
Black or African American	3.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

32.5

Median Age

49.7%

Female

50.3%

Male

12.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.3%

5–9

6.8%

10–14

6.6%

15–19

8.7%

20–24

10.4%

25–34

14.8%

35–44

13.4%

45–54

11.0%

55–59

5.6%

60–64

4.5%

65–74

7.3%

75–84

3.7%

85+

1.2%

Children (under 15): 19.7% · Seniors (65+): 12.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$66,426+$7,653 vs state
Mean household income	$95,012
Per-capita income	$36,545
Poverty rate	8.4%-3.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	62.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.7%

Manufacturing

11.2%

Finance & real estate

9.8%

Education & health care

9.7%

Construction

8.7%

Retail trade

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.2%

Information

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Washington County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

76.2%

Public transit

10.0%

Work from home

20.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$266,000+$90,700 vs state

Median home value

$1,005

Median rent

55.6%

Homeownership rate

103,174

Total housing units

92.5%

Occupied

7.5%

Vacant

44.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.7%

With health insurance

95.6%

With broadband internet

38.3%

Foreign-born

6.0%

Veterans (18+)

11.4%

With a disability

82.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.3%

High School+

34.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Washington County, Arkansas has a population of 251,863 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 268 people per square mile.

The population of Washington County has grown 30.5% since 2010 (204,021 → 266,184), a +1.92% annualized rate.

The median household income in Washington County, Arkansas is $66,426, with mean (average) household income of $95,012 and per-capita income of $36,545. 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Washington County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (67.2%), Hispanic or Latino (3.4%), Black or African American (3.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Washington County, Arkansas is 32.5 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

The median home value in Washington County is $266,000 and median monthly rent is $1,005. 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 103,174 total housing units, 7.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Washington County, Arkansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Little Rock is among the largest cities associated with Washington County, Arkansas, with a population of 202,739.