Washington County, Rhode Island Population 2026

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

The population of Washington County, Rhode Island is 130,073 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest county in Rhode Island. The median household income is $102,478, the median home value is $469,800, and the median age is 45.3.

The population of Washington County has grown 2.5% since 2010 (127,094 → 130,333), a +0.18% annualized rate.

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

130,073

Population

+0.18%

Annual growth

395

People / sq mi

$102,478

Median Income

$469,800

Median Home Value

Washington County covers 329 sq mi of land at 395.0 people per square mile.

About Washington County, RI

Washington County is a county in Rhode Island with a population of 130,073. It ranks #3 among counties in Rhode Island by population. The median age is 45.3, older than the national median. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The median household income in Washington County is $102,478, above the US median of $74,580. 4.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $469,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,303. The homeownership rate of 76.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Washington County reflects 50.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.6 minutes each way.

Washington County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Washington County had a population of 127,094 in 2010 and 130,333 in 2024, a 2.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 130,853 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.18%.

130,333

Population (2024)

127,094

Population (2010)

130,853

Peak (2021)

0.18%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	127,094	-	-	estimate
2011	126,552	-542	-0.43%	estimate
2012	126,330	-222	-0.18%	estimate
2013	126,495	+165	+0.13%	estimate
2014	126,433	-62	-0.05%	estimate
2015	126,284	-149	-0.12%	estimate
2016	126,270	-14	-0.01%	estimate
2017	126,486	+216	+0.17%	estimate
2018	126,318	-168	-0.13%	estimate
2019	125,874	-444	-0.35%	estimate
2020	129,769	+3,895	+3.09%	estimate
2021	130,853	+1,084	+0.84%	estimate
2022	130,527	-326	-0.25%	estimate
2023	130,239	-288	-0.22%	estimate
2024	130,333	+94	+0.07%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	90.4%
Black or African American	1.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

45.3

Median Age

51.2%

Female

48.8%

Male

22.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

3.6%

5–9

4.4%

10–14

4.4%

15–19

8.1%

20–24

9.2%

25–34

10.1%

35–44

9.9%

45–54

11.5%

55–59

7.5%

60–64

8.6%

65–74

13.5%

75–84

6.8%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 12.4% · Seniors (65+): 22.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$102,478+$16,106 vs state
Mean household income	$130,358
Per-capita income	$53,226
Poverty rate	4.0%-3.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.9%
Employment-to-population	59.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.6%

Manufacturing

11.7%

Finance & real estate

11.7%

Education & health care

10.3%

Information

7.0%

Construction

6.2%

Public administration

4.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Washington County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.6% of workers.

How residents commute

1.0%

Drive alone

2.4%

Carpool

76.7%

Public transit

13.2%

Work from home

26.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$469,800+$101,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,303

Median rent

76.8%

Homeownership rate

66,068

Total housing units

78.8%

Occupied

21.2%

Vacant

23.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

97.8%

With health insurance

95.3%

With broadband internet

37.3%

Foreign-born

6.1%

Veterans (18+)

10.7%

With a disability

93.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.3%

High School+

50.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Washington County, Rhode Island has a population of 130,073 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest county in Rhode Island. Population density is 395 people per square mile.

The population of Washington County has grown 2.5% since 2010 (127,094 → 130,333), a +0.18% annualized rate.

The median household income in Washington County, Rhode Island is $102,478, with mean (average) household income of $130,358 and per-capita income of $53,226. 4.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Washington County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%), Black or African American (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Washington County, Rhode Island is 45.3 years. Residents are 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

The median home value in Washington County is $469,800 and median monthly rent is $1,303. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 66,068 total housing units, 21.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Washington County, Rhode Island is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

Providence is among the largest cities associated with Washington County, Rhode Island, with a population of 190,214.