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Washington County, Missouri

FIPS 29221 · Pop. 23,470
7 Sources Mar 15, 2026
$56,043
Median Income
3.6%
Unemployment
9,688
Labor Force
11.7%
Bachelor's+
Data / United States / Missouri / Washington County
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Demographics & Population

Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 · 5-Year Estimates

Household Income

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
$56,043
Per Capita
$29,137
Mean Household
$75,592
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Median Income Comparison
Washington County$56,043
State Average$67,587
National$75,149

Age Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B01001 · Median Age: 41
41 Median Age
Under 18 18-34 35-54 55-64 65+

Educational Attainment

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · Population 25+
86 PERCENT
High School+
Natl: 88.6%
12 PERCENT
Bachelor's+
Natl: 33.7%
4 PERCENT
Graduate+
Natl: 13.1%

Population Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
23,470
Population
9,688
Labor Force
Employed
9,325
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Mean Commute
38.4 min
Work From Home
5.8%
Washington County is home to 23,470 residents with a median household income of $56,043, below both state and national medians. The workforce of 9,688 shows 11.7% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
All figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates. National/state benchmarks from ACS 2023.

Economy & Industry

Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW

Top Industries by Employment

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics · Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages 2024 Annual
IndustryEmploymentAvg Wage
1Retail Trade		 738 $27,188
2Manufacturing		 420 $51,273
3Accommodation & Food Services		 318 $21,461
4Transportation & Warehousing		 198 $46,526
5Construction		 196 $40,207
6Other Services (except Public Admin)		 183 $29,963
7Finance & Insurance		 114 $57,628
8Information		 33 $41,237
9Real Estate & Rental/Leasing		 33 $22,159
10Arts, Entertainment & Recreation		 20 $15,823
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Industry Concentration

Location Quotient measures regional specialization vs. national average. LQ > 1.0 = concentrated.

Concentrated Industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns · Location Quotient vs. national employment share
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3.77x
26
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3.50x
8
Health care and social assistance
2.29x
657
Construction
2.10x
210
Accommodation and food services
1.76x
330
Wholesale trade
1.61x
134

Attraction Opportunities — Below Average Industries

LQ < 0.5 — below-average employment, potential attraction targets. Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns
0.31x
Educational services
16 employed
0.39x
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
72 employed
Industry Ecosystem
Washington County's Economic Network
Top industries by employment — node size reflects workforce share
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW 2024 Annual · Private sector, NAICS supersectors

Housing & Affordability

Census ACS · HUD Fair Market Rents FY2026

Housing Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Tables B25001, B25077, B25064
$129,400
Median Home Value
$684
Rent/Mo
78.4%
Owner-Occ
16.9%
Vacancy
2.3x
Home Value to Income Ratio — Affordable

HUD Fair Market Rents

Source: HUD · Fair Market Rents FY2026
Studio
$660/mo
1 Bedroom
$774/mo
2 Bedroom
$888/mo
3 Bedroom
$1065/mo
4 Bedroom
$1276/mo

Workforce Pipeline

Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B23025
13,736
Working Age (18-64)
70% Participation

Commute & Flexibility

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B08303, B08301, B15003
Mean Commute
38.4 min
Work From Home
5.8%
Bachelor's+
11.7%
HS Diploma+
85.5%

Aging Workforce

Source: Census Bureau ACS · Derived from age & employment tables
24.7%
Elevated retirement risk — above the 20% threshold. Succession planning recommended.

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Industry Shift Analysis

Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100

Prospect Match Scores

Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100

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Median Income
$56,043
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Population
23,470
Unemployment
3.6%
vs 3.9% national
Top Employers
Retail Trade
738
Manufacturing
420
Accommodation & Food Services
318
Transportation & Warehousing
198
Construction
196
Housing
$129,400
Home Value
$684
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Census ACS 5-Year2024
BLS QCEW2025
BEA Regional GDP2024
Census CBP2024
HUD Fair Market RentsFY2026
FCC Broadband Map2025
USAspending.govFY2026