Washington County, UT

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2021 Population

176,533

2.56% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.2

1.33% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.19%

7.66% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$65,040

5.33% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$343,700

12% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

74,760

3.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Washington County, UT had a population of 177k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $65,040. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Washington County, UT grew from 172,127 to 176,533, a 2.56% increase and its median household income grew from $61,747 to $65,040, a 5.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.2%), White (Hispanic) (6.06%), Other (Hispanic) (3.34%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.44%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.35%).

None of the households in Washington County, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Washington County, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County, UT are Dixie State University (2,658 degrees awarded in 2021), Dixie Technical College (549 degrees), and Taylor Andrews Academy-St George (461926) (114 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Washington County, UT was $343,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%.

Most people in Washington County, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, UT was 2 cars per household.

Washington County, UT borders Mohave County, AZ, Lincoln County, NV, Iron County, UT, and Kane County, UT.

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Population & Diversity

Washington County, UT is home to a population of 177k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.67% of Washington County, UT residents were born outside of the country (10k people).

In 2021, there were 13.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (147k people) in Washington County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.7k White (Hispanic) and 5.91k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

96.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Washington County, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, UT was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Washington County, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
147k ± 538
White (Hispanic)
10.7k ± 1.09k
Other (Hispanic)
5.91k ± 1.22k

10.9%

Hispanic Population

19.3k people

10.9% of the people in Washington County, UT are hispanic (19.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington County, UT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
98,293 ± 7,579 people
India
9,174 ± 2,348 people
Venezuela
8,108 ± 2,208 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 98,293 Utah residents, followed by India with 9,174 and Venezuela with 8,108.

Foreign-Born Population

5.67%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10k people

5.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.3k people

As of 2021, 5.67% of Washington County, UT residents (10k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County, UT was 5.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Washington County, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,629 ± 463
Korea
1,489 ± 363
Gulf War (2001-)
1,219 ± 283

Washington County, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington County, UT employs 74.8k people. The largest industries in Washington County, UT are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,560 people), Retail Trade (9,823 people), and Construction (7,668 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($76,888), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,500), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,486).

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.51 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,471. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

74.8k

2021 Value

± 2,569

3.56%

1 Year growth

± 4.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington County, UT grew at a rate of 3.56%, from 72.2k employees to 74.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,191 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,678 people), and Management Occupations (7,990 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

74.8k

2021 Value

± 2,569

3.56%

1 Year growth

± 4.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington County, UT grew at a rate of 3.56%, from 72.2k employees to 74.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, UT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,560 people), Retail Trade (9,823 people), and Construction (7,668 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, UT, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,764

Median earning men ± $1,417

$25,962

Median earning women ± $1,078

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,787), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,964), and Public Administration ($68,996).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($88,512), Public Administration ($44,084), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,550).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,093
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,256
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,236
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$831k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$472k
Manufacturing
$314k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19.1B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($18B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($10.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$155B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $155B. This is expected to increase 105% to $318B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.7B
Nevada
$9.02B
Texas
$6.51B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.7B, followed by Nevada with $9.02B and Texas and $6.51B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 73.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.91%).

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (73.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.91%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington County, UT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Washington County, UT awarded 3,451 degrees. The student population of Washington County, UT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,845 male students and 7,778 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, UT are White (2,744 and 80.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (389 and 11.4%), Two or More Races (93 and 2.73%), and Unknown (62 and 1.82%).

The largest universities in Washington County, UT by number of degrees awarded are Dixie State University (2,658 and 77%), Dixie Technical College (549 and 15.9%), and Taylor Andrews Academy-St George (461926) (114 and 3.3%).

The most popular majors in Washington County, UT are General Studies (1,103 and 32%), Registered Nursing (302 and 8.75%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (183 and 5.3%).

The median tuition cost in Washington County, UT for a public four year colleges is $5,064 for in-state students and $16,188 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Washington County, UT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,623 (42.9% men and 57.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 13,623 students enrolled in Washington County, UT, 42.9% men and 57.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,420 records, of which 57.8% were women and 42.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
302 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
76 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
69 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washington County, UT was Registered Nursing with 302 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Washington County, UT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Dixie State University
2,658 degrees awarded
Dixie Technical College
549 degrees awarded
Taylor Andrews Academy-St George (461926)
114 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dixie State University with 2,658 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,365 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, UT, which is 0.654 times less than the 2,086 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,744 degrees mean that there were 7.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 389 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($5,064) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($798) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.506% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.573% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (635k), High School or Equivalent (560k), and Bachelors Degree (475k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Washington County, UT was $343,700 in 2021, which is 1.4 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $306,900 to $343,700, a 12% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, UT is 69.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Washington County, UT have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington County, UT is $65,040. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County, UT was Census Tract 2717.02 with a value of $91,477, followed by Census Tract 2709.01 and Census Tract 2716, with respective values of $71,822 and $66,134.

In 2022, 17.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.279%.

Housing

Property

$343,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,538

$42,772

Median Property Taxes

±$1,646

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washington County, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Washington County, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.7%

Homeownership

2021

71.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.7% of the housing units in Washington County, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Washington County, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2717.02
Census Tract 2709.01
Census Tract 2716

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County, UT was Census Tract 2717.02 with a value of $91,477, followed by Census Tract 2709.01 and Census Tract 2716, with respective values of $71,822 and $66,134.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Washington County, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,040

Median Household Income

± $2,332

61.4k

Number of Households

± 2,246

In 2021, the median household income of the 61.4k households in Washington County, UT grew to $65,040 from the previous year's value of $61,747.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Washington County, UT is from Utah.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Utah

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2021, the income inequality in Utah was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.138% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Utah was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.4%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)
Carpooled (9.63%)

In 2021, 75.4% of workers in Washington County, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (9.63%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County, UT have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% of the workforce in Washington County, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washington County, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washington County, UT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.279%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, UT (16k out of 174k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 9.3% of the children was living in poverty in Washington County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 13.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 154 in Washington County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 25.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

87.5% of the population of Washington County, UT has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 9.14% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 18.6% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, UT see 1793 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.224% increase from the previous year (1789 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1567 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 334 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,793 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, UT

Primary care physicians in Washington County, UT see an average of 1,793 patients per year. This represents a 0.224% increase from the previous year (1,789 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington County, UT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.5%

Uninsured

41.9%

Employer Coverage

9.14%

Medicaid

16.4%

Medicare

18.6%

Non-Group

1.4%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, UT grew by 5.14% from 11.9% to 12.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washington County, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 44.9 in Washington County, UT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washington County, UT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.4% in Washington County, UT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washington County, UT.

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