Washington County
Recent News About Washington County
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2022: Washington County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Washington County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 11.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 11%.
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Washington County saw 9.0% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 14.7% of income in Washington County, a 9% surge from 5.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Washington County ranks 63rd highest in Wisconsin for per capita government transfer income at $10,095 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Washington County received an average of $10,095 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th lowest in Wisconsin.
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Washington County ranks sixth in Wisconsin for government transfer dependency at 14.7% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 14.7% of income in Washington County—ranking it sixth least dependent among Wisconsin counties.
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Census Bureau reports Washington County population was 134,925 in 2019
Washington County had a population of 134,925 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Washington County Times.
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Census Bureau reports Washington County population was 135,529 in 2020
Washington County had a population of 135,529 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Washington County Times.
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Washington County ranked fourth in Wisconsin for resident earnings in 2019
Washington County ranked fourth among counties in Wisconsin by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Washington County ranked fourth in Wisconsin for resident earnings in 2018
Washington County ranked fourth among counties in Wisconsin by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.