Demographics of Washington County, Tennessee
Washington County, Tennessee is one of the most beautiful regions in Appalachia, nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Population Demographics
Population: 127,440
Population Growth since April 1, 2010: 3.6%
Persons under 5 years of age: 5.1%
Persons under 18 years of age: 19.4%
Persons 65 years of age and older: 17.6%
Female persons: 51.1%
Male persons: 48.9%
Race and Hispanic Origin
White/Caucasian: 91.8%
Black or African American: 4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Asian: 1.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Two or More Races: 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
White, Not Hispanic or Latino: 89%
Population Characteristics
Veterans:11,501
Foreign Born: 3.6%
Housing
Housing Units: 59,881
Owner Occupied Housing Unit Rate: 66.2%
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units 2011 – 2015: $145,800
Median Homeowner Monthly Cost (with a mortgage) 2011 – 2015: $1,079
Median Homeowner Monthly Cost (without a mortgage) 2011 – 2015: $334
Median Gross Rent 2011 – 2015: $692
Families and Living Arrangements
Households 2011 – 2015: 52,638
Persons per Household 2011 – 2015: 2.29
Persons living in the same house they were a year ago 2011 – 2015: 84.9%
Persons over 5 years of age speaking a language other than English at home 2011 – 2015: 4.5%
Education
High School Graduation Rate for Persons 25 Years of Age and older 2011 – 2015: 88.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher for Persons 25 Years of Age and older 2011 – 2015: 30.6%
Health
Persons Under 65 Years of Age Living with a Disability 2011 – 2015: 12.4%
Persons Without Health Insurance Under 65 Years of Age 2011 – 2015: 11.5%
Economy
In Civilian Labor Force 16 Years of Age and Older 2011 – 2015: 59.2%
Women in Civilian Labor Force 16 Years of Age and Older 2011 – 2015: 54.3%
Total Accommodation and Food Services Sales, 2012 ($1,000): 278,536
Total Health Care and Social Assistance Receipts, 2012 ($1,000): 1,641,251
Total Manufacturers Shipments, 2012 ($1,000): 1,503,724
Total Merchant Wholesaler Sales, 2012 ($1,000): 791,346
Total Retail Sales, 2012 ($1,000): 2,011,547
** Source: US Census Bureau **