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Washington County Public Schools

Washington County Public Schools is a unified school district in Maryland with a community population of 155,709. The median household income is $77,747 and the median age is 40.7.

155,709

Population

340

People / sq mi

$77,747

Median Income

40.7

Median Age

Washington County Public Schools covers 458 sq mi of land at 340.1 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White74.9%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian48.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%

Economy & Income

$77,747

Median Household Income

$39,035

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment

Housing

$296,100

Median Home Value

$1,147

Median Rent

66.8%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

88.6%

High School+

24.1%

Bachelor's+

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Largest Counties in Maryland

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Congressional Districts in Maryland

MD-1 (776,906)MD-2 (769,821)MD-3 (773,638)MD-4 (758,555)MD-5 (782,752)MD-6 (784,302)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Washington County Public Schools serves a community with a population of 155,709 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Maryland.

The median household income in Washington County Public Schools is $77,747, with a per capita income of $39,035. The poverty rate is 8.8%.

Washington County Public Schools is 74.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 48.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In Washington County Public Schools, 88.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in Washington County Public Schools is $296,100, with a median rent of $1,147. The homeownership rate is 66.8%.

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data for Washington County Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2400660).

Homeownership is the standout figure in Washington County Public Schools: 66.8% of homes are owner-occupied, close to the national rate. With 155,709 residents, Washington County Public Schools is a school district in Maryland.

Median household income is $77,747, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.8%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $296,100, with typical rent around $1,147.

24.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.