Poverty Rate in Washington County, Maryland
In Washington County, Maryland, an estimated 24,269 of 143,342 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Maryland?
The poverty rate in Washington County, Maryland is 11.6%.
- How many people in Washington County, Maryland live in poverty?
In Washington County, Maryland, an estimated 24,269 of 143,342 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Washington County, Maryland compare to the average for Maryland?
The poverty rate in Washington County, Maryland is 64.08% higher than the Maryland average. In Washington County, Maryland, an estimated 16.9% of 143,342 people live in poverty. In Maryland, 10.3% of 6,023,847 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Washington County, Maryland compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Washington County, Maryland is 32.03% higher than the US average. In Washington County, Maryland, an estimated 16.9% of 143,342 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Washington County, Maryland
2022
11.6% of 148 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
14.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2022
14.1% of 32 thousand people
Under 5 years
13.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2022
13.2% of 9 thousand people
5 to 17 years
14.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2022
14.4% of 24 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2022
14.1% of 32 thousand people
18 to 64 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2022
11.7% of 88 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2022
12.8% of 30 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2022
11.1% of 58 thousand people
60 years and over
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Washington County, Maryland
2022
9.9% of 38 thousand people
65 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Washington County, Maryland
2022
8.6% of 28 thousand people
- Gender
Male
9.8% Poverty Rate for men in Washington County, Maryland
2022
9.8% of 72 thousand people
Female
13.3% Poverty Rate for women in Washington County, Maryland
2022
13.3% of 76 thousand people
- Race
White
9.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Washington County, Maryland
2022
9.4% of 114 thousand people
Black or African American
10.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Washington County, Maryland
2022
10.6% of 15 thousand people
Two or more races
23.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Washington County, Maryland
2022
23.2% of 14 thousand people
Hispanic
29.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Washington County, Maryland
2022
29.7% of 11 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.3% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Washington County, Maryland
2022
9.3% of 111 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
10.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Washington County, Maryland
2022
10.6% of 103 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
22.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Washington County, Maryland
2022
22.1% of 11 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
11% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Washington County, Maryland
2022
11% of 36 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Washington County, Maryland
2022
10.7% of 29 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Washington County, Maryland
2022
5.6% of 27 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2022
6.7% of 74 thousand people
Employed
4.4% Poverty Rate for employed people in Washington County, Maryland
2022
4.4% of 70 thousand people
Male
3.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Washington County, Maryland
2022
3.8% of 37 thousand people
Female
5.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Washington County, Maryland
2022
5.1% of 33 thousand people
Unemployed
48.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Washington County, Maryland
2022
48.2% of 4 thousand people
Male
34.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Washington County, Maryland
2022
34.4% of 2 thousand people
Female
59.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Washington County, Maryland
2022
59.8% of 2 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Washington County, Maryland
2022
10.8% of 120 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Washington County, Maryland
2022
2.2% of 53 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
15.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Washington County, Maryland
2022
15.5% of 22 thousand people
Did not work
18.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Washington County, Maryland
2022
18.8% of 44 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
24.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Washington County, Maryland
2022
24.6% of 31 thousand people
Male
18.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Washington County, Maryland
2022
18.4% of 15 thousand people
Female
30.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Washington County, Maryland
2022
30.3% of 16 thousand people
18 to 24 years
41.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2022
41.8% of 3 thousand people
25 to 34 years
27.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2022
27.7% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
24.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2022
24.6% of 5 thousand people
45 to 54 years
19.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2022
19.4% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
20.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2022
20.9% of 5 thousand people
65 to 74 years
23.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2022
23.8% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
18.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Washington County, Maryland
2022
18.7% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Washington County, Maryland
2022
3.4% of 13 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
36.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Washington County, Maryland
2022
36.9% of 6 thousand people
Did not work
41.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Washington County, Maryland
2022
41.8% of 12 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Washington County, Maryland
2022
11.2%
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