Washington County, MD — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$74,157
Per Capita Income
$37,391
Poverty Rate
12.5%
SNAP Recipients
15.8%
Gini Index
0.442
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.2%
$25K–$50K18.7%
$50K–$75K16.6%
$75K–$100K13.1%
$100K–$150K18.2%
$150K–$200K9.2%
$200K+9.1%
The median household income in Washington County, MD is $74,157 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $37,391. 12.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.442 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).