Washington County, VA

County

Demographics of Washington

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.6%

Households with Children

23.3%

School Enrollment K-12

3,977

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.1%
School Age (5-17): 13.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.8%
Working Age (35-54): 24.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.9%
Seniors (65+): 24.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.6%
High School / GED: 33.8%
Some College or Associate's: 29.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.6%
Single Parents: 7.7%
Couples & Adults: 41.6%
Living Alone: 35.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 1.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 64.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 57.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 40.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.8%
Spanish: 1.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 3.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.2%
High School (9-12): 4.3%
College / Graduate: 5.0%
Not Enrolled: 82.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Washington County

Neighborhoods in Washington County

Neighborhood

Washington, VA

Wallace / Three Springs

Blackwell / Clinchburg

Vance Mill / Greenfield

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources