Washington County, Ohio

Washington County is a one of the county from Ohio's 88 counties, located in Midwestern Region (East North Central) of United States. It is home to over 63251 people (2000 census). As of July 2008, the population was estimated at 61567, giving it the 41st largest population among Ohio's county. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 640.15 sq mi (1657.98 kmē), of which, 635.15 square miles (1645.03 kmē) of it is land and 5 square miles (12.95 kmē) of it is water, it is the eighth largest in terms of geographical size.

Washington County Ohio
Map of Washington County, Ohio

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 63251 people, 25137 households, and 17683 families residing in the county. The population density was 99.6 people per square mile (38.46/kmē), it is Ohio's 54th most densely populated county. There were 27760 housing units at an average density of 43.7 per square mile (16.87/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.45 persons, and the average family size was 2.93 persons. In the county Age distribution was 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 105.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 109.9 females. As of July 2008, the estimated population was 61567, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 97.2% White, 1.02% Black or African American, 0.26% American Indian, 0.52% Asian, 0.05% Native Hawaiian, and 0.96% from two or more races.

Washington County Ohio Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Washington County Ohio School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Washington County Ohio GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $34275, it is 19th poorest county by median household income in Ohio. The median income for a family in the county was $41605, making it the 23rd lowest county by median family income in Ohio. The per capita income for the county was $18082, it is the 49th wealthiest county in terms of per capita income.

In 2000, 15573 pupils and students, of which 49.11% are male and 50.89% are female, 24.62% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.34% nursery or pri school, 5.32% kindergarten, 43.92% elementary school, 23.12% high school and 21.3% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Belpre CityWashington County3.553.520.0366601889.61819529603
2Beverly VillageWashington County0.780.730.0612821757.62059732798
3Devola CdpWashington County5.365.130.222771539.92475148558
4Lowell VillageWashington County0.250.2506282476.31461130865
5Lower Salem VillageWashington County0.080.0801091373.21020936875
6Macksburg VillageWashington County0.230.230202866.41044022188
7Marietta CityWashington County8.578.310.261451517471802129272
8Matamoras VillageWashington County0.390.360.039572656.51341325655
YearPopulation
April 2000 census63251
April 2000 Estimate63251
July 2000 Estimate63189
July 2001 Estimate62755
July 2002 Estimate62424
July 2003 Estimate62411
July 2004 Estimate62467
July 2005 Estimate61971
July 2006 Estimate61756
July 2007 Estimate61682
July 2008 Estimate61567
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school488499987
Kindergarten378451829
Elementary school356532746839
High school182217793601
College or graduate school139519223317
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Washington County, Ohio$34275$41605$18082
Ohio, United States$40956$50037$21003
United States$41994$50046$21587