Washington County, Missouri

Total Population: 23,483

County Seat: Potosi

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Median Home Value

$118,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,886

Across all households

Median Age

40.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

29055

Crawford, MO

Pop 23k

Age 42.3

Home $166k

Income $56k

29093

Iron, MO

Pop 9k

Age 45.3

Home $113k

Income $51k

29187

St. Francois, MO

Pop 67k

Age 39.2

Home $155k

Income $55k

29099

Jefferson, MO

Pop 228k

Age 40.2

Home $219k

Income $81k

29071

Franklin, MO

Pop 105k

Age 41.4

Home $215k

Income $72k

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.8%

Two or More Races4.9%

Black (Non-Hispanic)1.9%

Hispanic or Latino1.0%

Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.3%

65 Years and Over

17.4%

Male

51.8%

Female

48.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

11.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,886

Mean Household Income

$75,326

Per Capita Income

$28,855

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

65.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

21.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$118,400

Median Rent

$680/mo

Total Housing Units

10,736

Owner-Occupied

76.3%

Renter-Occupied

23.7%

Vacancy Rate

17.4%

Married Couple Households

51.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.1%

Average Household Size

2.54

Broadband Internet Access

79.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29221.