Washington County, Utah Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 5th-largest in Utah

The population of Washington County, Utah is 189,827 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest county in Utah. The median household income is $76,411, the median home value is $465,600, and the median age is 39.0.

The population of Washington County has grown 50.3% since 2010 (138,397 → 207,943), a +2.95% annualized rate.

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

189,827

Population

+2.95%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$76,411

Median Income

$465,600

Median Home Value

Washington County covers 2,428 sq mi of land at 78.2 people per square mile.

About Washington County, UT

In Washington County, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $465,600. With 189,827 residents, Washington County is a county in Utah. It is the #5-largest of all counties in Utah nationally.

Median household income is $76,411, near the US median of $78,538. Only 6.5% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $465,600, with typical rent around $1,464.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 33.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 13.1%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.

High housing values reframe the income picture in Washington County — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.

Washington County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Washington County had a population of 138,397 in 2010 and 207,943 in 2024, a 50.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 207,943 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.95%.

Washington County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

207,943

Population (2024)

138,397

Population (2010)

207,943

Peak (2024)

2.95%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	138,397	-	-	estimate
2011	141,288	+2,891	+2.09%	estimate
2012	144,216	+2,928	+2.07%	estimate
2013	147,099	+2,883	+2.00%	estimate
2014	151,231	+4,132	+2.81%	estimate
2015	154,839	+3,608	+2.39%	estimate
2016	159,537	+4,698	+3.03%	estimate
2017	166,195	+6,658	+4.17%	estimate
2018	172,051	+5,856	+3.52%	estimate
2019	177,938	+5,887	+3.42%	estimate
2020	182,029	+4,091	+2.30%	estimate
2021	191,552	+9,523	+5.23%	estimate
2022	197,898	+6,346	+3.31%	estimate
2023	202,735	+4,837	+2.44%	estimate
2024	207,943	+5,208	+2.57%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	85.9%
Black or African American	0.5%
Asian	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.2%
Two or More Races	0.2%

Age & Sex

39.0

Median Age

50.1%

Female

49.9%

Male

22.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.0%

5–9

6.7%

10–14

7.5%

15–19

7.6%

20–24

6.3%

25–34

11.5%

35–44

11.9%

45–54

10.0%

55–59

5.2%

60–64

5.4%

65–74

12.3%

75–84

7.3%

85+

2.5%

Children (under 15): 20.2% · Seniors (65+): 22.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$76,411$-15,339 vs state
Mean household income	$104,854
Per-capita income	$37,962
Poverty rate	6.5%+0.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.9%
Employment-to-population	55.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.7%

Finance & real estate

11.0%

Education & health care

10.5%

Construction

10.0%

Manufacturing

7.4%

Information

6.3%

Retail trade

5.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.8%

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

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

1.5%

Carpool

73.1%

Public transit

13.1%

Work from home

18.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$465,600+$10,600 vs state

Median home value

$1,464

Median rent

72.6%

Homeownership rate

78,993

Total housing units

84.7%

Occupied

15.3%

Vacant

27.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.1%

With health insurance

96.8%

With broadband internet

40.1%

Foreign-born

7.4%

Veterans (18+)

12.8%

With a disability

89.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.3%

High School+

33.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Washington County, Utah has a population of 189,827 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest county in Utah. Population density is 78 people per square mile.

The population of Washington County has grown 50.3% since 2010 (138,397 → 207,943), a +2.95% annualized rate.

The median household income in Washington County, Utah is $76,411, with mean (average) household income of $104,854 and per-capita income of $37,962. 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Washington County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.9%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Washington County, Utah is 39.0 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

The median home value in Washington County is $465,600 and median monthly rent is $1,464. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 78,993 total housing units, 15.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Washington County, Utah is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

Salt Lake City is among the largest cities associated with Washington County, Utah, with a population of 203,888.