State rank#3 of 75
Smallest county256,765 residentsPulaski County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 05143
Washington County, Arkansas
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population256,765
Household income$70,639
Unemployment2.7%
Life expectancy76.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Washington County has 256,765 residents and ranks #3 by population among Arkansas county equivalents. Median household income is $70,639. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.7%. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Arkansas
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Washington County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Washington County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $298,400 median home value and $1,071/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $70,639, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Washington County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, life expectancy, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 35.2% and life expectancy is 76.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Unemployment rate: 2.7%, rank #1 of 75 available Arkansas counties.
- Life expectancy: 76.8 years, rank #2 of 75 available Arkansas counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 35.2%, rank #3 of 75 available Arkansas counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $298,400, rank #74 of 75; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,071/mo, rank #73 of 75; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 14%, rank #73 of 75; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Arkansas
Rank and range use only counties in Arkansas with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$70,639
$70,639; above the state county median of $51,646.
State rank #5 of 75 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$298,400
$298,400; above the state county median of $135,700.
State rank #74 of 75 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,071/mo
$1,071/mo; above the state county median of $751/mo.
State rank #73 of 75 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.7%
2.7%; below the state county median of 3.8%.
State rank #1 of 75 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
35.2%
35.2%; above the state county median of 16.7%.
State rank #3 of 75 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.8 years
76.8 years; above the state county median of 72.4 years.
State rank #2 of 75 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
22.1%
22.1%; below the state county median of 25.4%.
State rank #10 of 75 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
14%
14%; above the state county median of 9.6%.
State rank #73 of 75 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,250 residents
1 per 1,250 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,255 residents.
State rank #7 of 73 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 233 residents
1 per 233 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 700 residents.
State rank #4 of 72 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Washington County FAQ
Is Washington County a good place to live?
Washington County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, life expectancy, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 35.2% and life expectancy is 76.8 years.
What should I know before moving to Washington County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $298,400 median home value and $1,071/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $70,639, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Washington County?
Washington County has 256,765 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Washington County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 05143; the parent state FIPS is 05.
What is the median household income in Washington County?
The ACS median household income is $70,639.
How much does housing cost in Washington County?
Housing benchmarks are $298,400 median home value and $1,071/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $70,639, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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