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The demographic dashboard includes basic demographic information about your community covering topics like population, education and poverty. This dashboard is modeled after the US Census Bureau QuickFacts demographic profile. To learn more about this page, please visit our help center.  
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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Washington

Population

Value
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County: Washington

Population

Value
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County: Washington Total Population

Current Value:

Total Population

155,813
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washington (155,813) is greater than the previously measured value (155,257).
Prior Value
(155,257)
Over time, the Washington value is increasing significantly.
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County: Washington

Age and Sex

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County: Washington

Age and Sex

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County: Washington Population Under Age 5

Current Value:

Population Under Age 5

5.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (5.7%), Washington has a value of 5.4%.
MD Value
(5.7%)
Compared to the US Value (5.5%), Washington has a value of 5.4%.
US Value
(5.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Washington (5.4%) is less than the previously measured value (5.5%).
Prior Value
(5.5%)
Over time, the Washington value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Washington Population Under Age 18

Current Value:

Population Under Age 18

21.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (22.0%), Washington has a value of 21.6%.
MD Value
(22.0%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Washington has a value of 21.6%.
US Value
(21.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Washington (21.6%) is less than the previously measured value (21.8%).
Prior Value
(21.8%)
Over time, the Washington value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Washington Population Over Age 65

Current Value:

Population Over Age 65

18.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (17.3%), Washington has a value of 18.4%.
MD Value
(17.3%)
Compared to the US Value (17.7%), Washington has a value of 18.4%.
US Value
(17.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Washington (18.4%) is greater than the previously measured value (18.0%).
Prior Value
(18.0%)
Over time, the Washington value is increasing significantly.
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County: Washington Female Population

Current Value:

Female Population

49.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (51.4%), Washington has a value of 49.1%.
MD Value
(51.4%)
Compared to the US Value (50.5%), Washington has a value of 49.1%.
US Value
(50.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Washington (49.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (49.1%).
Prior Value
(49.1%)
Over time, the Washington value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Washington Male Population

Current Value:

Male Population

50.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (48.6%), Washington has a value of 50.9%.
MD Value
(48.6%)
Compared to the US Value (49.5%), Washington has a value of 50.9%.
US Value
(49.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Washington (50.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (50.9%).
Prior Value
(50.9%)
Over time, the Washington value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Washington

Race and Hispanic Origin

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County: Washington

Race and Hispanic Origin

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County: Washington Population White

Current Value:

Population White

79.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (57.2%), Washington has a value of 79.5%.
MD Value
(57.2%)
Compared to the US Value (75.3%), Washington has a value of 79.5%.
US Value
(75.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Washington (79.5%) is less than the previously measured value (80.2%).
Prior Value
(80.2%)
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County: Washington Population Black or African American

Current Value:

Population Black or African American

14.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (31.6%), Washington has a value of 14.1%.
MD Value
(31.6%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Washington has a value of 14.1%.
US Value
(13.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Washington (14.1%) is greater than the previously measured value (13.6%).
Prior Value
(13.6%)
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County: Washington Population American Indian and Alaska Native

Current Value:

Population American Indian and Alaska Native

0.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (0.8%), Washington has a value of 0.5%.
MD Value
(0.8%)
Compared to the US Value (1.3%), Washington has a value of 0.5%.
US Value
(1.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Washington (0.5%) is greater than the previously measured value (0.4%).
Prior Value
(0.4%)
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County: Washington Population Asian

Current Value:

Population Asian

2.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (7.1%), Washington has a value of 2.2%.
MD Value
(7.1%)
Compared to the US Value (6.4%), Washington has a value of 2.2%.
US Value
(6.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Washington (2.2%) is greater than the previously measured value (2.1%).
Prior Value
(2.1%)
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County: Washington Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

Current Value:

Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

0.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (0.1%), Washington has a value of 0.1%.
MD Value
(0.1%)
Compared to the US Value (0.3%), Washington has a value of 0.1%.
US Value
(0.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Washington (0.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.1%).
Prior Value
(0.1%)
Over time, the Washington value is staying the same.
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County: Washington Population Two or More Races

Current Value:

Population Two or More Races

3.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (3.3%), Washington has a value of 3.6%.
MD Value
(3.3%)
Compared to the US Value (3.1%), Washington has a value of 3.6%.
US Value
(3.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Washington (3.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3.6%).
Prior Value
(3.6%)
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County: Washington Population Hispanic or Latino

Current Value:

Population Hispanic or Latino

8.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (12.6%), Washington has a value of 8.4%.
MD Value
(12.6%)
Compared to the US Value (19.5%), Washington has a value of 8.4%.
US Value
(19.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Washington (8.4%) is greater than the previously measured value (7.8%).
Prior Value
(7.8%)
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County: Washington Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Current Value:

Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

72.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (47.3%), Washington has a value of 72.9%.
MD Value
(47.3%)
Compared to the US Value (58.4%), Washington has a value of 72.9%.
US Value
(58.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Washington (72.9%) is less than the previously measured value (74.1%).
Prior Value
(74.1%)
Over time, the Washington value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Washington

Population Characteristics

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County: Washington

Population Characteristics

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County: Washington Veteran Population

Current Value:

Veteran Population

7.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (7.2%), Washington has a value of 7.3%.
MD Value
(7.2%)
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Washington has a value of 7.3%.
US Value
(6.6%)
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County: Washington Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

Foreign Born Persons

5.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (15.7%), Washington has a value of 5.6%.
MD Value
(15.7%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Washington has a value of 5.6%.
US Value
(13.7%)
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County: Washington

Housing

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County: Washington

Housing

Value
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County: Washington Housing Units

Current Value:

Housing Units

64,487
Housing units
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washington (64,487) is greater than the previously measured value (64,108).
Prior Value
(64,108)
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County: Washington Homeownership

Current Value:

Homeownership

60.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (61.8%), Washington has a value of 60.6%.
MD Value
(61.8%)
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Washington has a value of 60.6%.
US Value
(57.8%)
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County: Washington Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

Median Housing Unit Value

$262,400
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Washington has a value of $262,400 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $330,950 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $234,875.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($380,500), Washington has a value of $262,400 which is lower and worse.
MD Value
($380,500)
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Washington has a value of $262,400 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($281,900)
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County: Washington Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

$1,686
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Washington has a value of $1,686 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,994 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $2,342.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($2,245), Washington has a value of $1,686 which is lower and better.
MD Value
($2,245)
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Washington has a value of $1,686 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,828)
Over time, the Washington value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Washington Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

Current Value:

Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$511
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Washington has a value of $511 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $657 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $698.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($703), Washington has a value of $511 which is lower and better.
MD Value
($703)
Compared to the US Value ($584), Washington has a value of $511 which is lower and better.
US Value
($584)
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County: Washington Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

Median Household Gross Rent

$1,049
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Washington has a value of $1,049 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,303 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,625.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($1,598), Washington has a value of $1,049 which is lower and better.
MD Value
($1,598)
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Washington has a value of $1,049 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,268)
Over time, the Washington value is increasing significantly.
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County: Washington

Family & Living Arrangements

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County: Washington

Family & Living Arrangements

Value
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County: Washington Households

Current Value:

Households

59,051
Households
(2018-2022)
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County: Washington Average Household Size

Current Value:

Average Household Size

2.50
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (2.60), Washington has a value of 2.50.
MD Value
(2.60)
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Washington has a value of 2.50.
US Value
(2.60)
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County: Washington Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

Current Value:

Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

8.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (19.8%), Washington has a value of 8.2%.
MD Value
(19.8%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Washington has a value of 8.2%.
US Value
(21.7%)
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County: Washington

Education

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County: Washington

Education

Value
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County: Washington People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

88.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Washington has a value of 88.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 91.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.4%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washington has a value of 88.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (91.0%), Washington has a value of 88.4% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(91.0%)
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Washington has a value of 88.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(89.1%)
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County: Washington People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

23.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Washington has a value of 23.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 35.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 25.2%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washington has a value of 23.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (42.2%), Washington has a value of 23.0% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(42.2%)
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Washington has a value of 23.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(34.3%)
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County: Washington

Health

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County: Washington

Health

Value
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County: Washington Persons with a Disability

Current Value:

Persons with a Disability

15.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (11.3%), Washington has a value of 15.3%.
MD Value
(11.3%)
Compared to the US Value (12.9%), Washington has a value of 15.3%.
US Value
(12.9%)
Over time, the Washington value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Washington Persons with Health Insurance

Current Value:

Persons with Health Insurance

92.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Washington has a value of 92.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 93.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 92.4%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washington has a value of 92.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (93.2%), Washington has a value of 92.4% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(93.2%)
Compared to the prior value, Washington (92.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (93.2%).
Prior Value
(93.2%)
Over time, the Washington value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
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County: Washington

Economy

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County: Washington

Economy

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County: Washington Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

56.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Washington has a value of 56.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 61.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washington has a value of 56.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (63.2%), Washington has a value of 56.8% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(63.2%)
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Washington has a value of 56.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(59.6%)
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County: Washington Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

56.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Washington has a value of 56.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 60.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.9%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washington has a value of 56.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (62.7%), Washington has a value of 56.0% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(62.7%)
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Washington has a value of 56.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(58.5%)
Over time, the Washington value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Washington Total Employment

Current Value:

Total Employment

63,993
Paid Employees
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washington (63,993) is greater than the previously measured value (58,505).
Prior Value
(58,505)
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County: Washington Total Employment Change

Current Value:

Total Employment Change

9.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Washington has a value of 9.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 3.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 2.3%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washington has a value of 9.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (6.7%), Washington has a value of 9.4% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(6.7%)
Compared to the US Value (5.8%), Washington has a value of 9.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(5.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Washington (9.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (-4.1%).
Prior Value
(-4.1%)
Over time, the Washington value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Washington

Transportation

Value
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County: Washington

Transportation

Value
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County: Washington Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

Mean Travel Time to Work

29.7
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Washington has a value of 29.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.5.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washington has a value of 29.7 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (32.0), Washington has a value of 29.7 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(32.0)
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Washington has a value of 29.7 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.7)
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County: Washington

Income & Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Washington

Income & Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Washington Median Household Income

Current Value:

Median Household Income

$73,017
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Washington has a value of $73,017 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $87,513 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $66,350.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washington has a value of $73,017 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($98,461), Washington has a value of $73,017 which is lower and worse.
MD Value
($98,461)
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Washington has a value of $73,017 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($75,149)
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County: Washington Per Capita Income

Current Value:

Per Capita Income

$36,528
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Washington has a value of $36,528 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $47,290 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $36,857.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washington has a value of $36,528 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($49,865), Washington has a value of $36,528 which is lower and worse.
MD Value
($49,865)
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Washington has a value of $36,528 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
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County: Washington People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below Poverty Level

12.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Washington has a value of 12.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washington has a value of 12.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (9.3%), Washington has a value of 12.3% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(9.3%)
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Washington has a value of 12.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
Over time, the Washington value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
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County: Washington

Businesses

Value
Compared to:

County: Washington

Businesses

Value
Compared to:

County: Washington Employer Establishments

Current Value:

Employer Establishments

3,432
Number of Establishments
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washington (3,432) is less than the previously measured value (3,434).
Prior Value
(3,434)
Over time, the Washington value is increasing, not significantly.
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