Washington County, Maryland Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Washington County, Maryland
Washington County, Maryland Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
155,709
Median Age
40.7
Male Median
39.4
Female Median
42.0
Washington County, Maryland Population Growth

Washington County, Maryland Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +6.4%%.
+6.4%% Growth
Washington County, Maryland Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Washington County, Maryland Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.7 | 155,709 |
| 2023 | 41.0 | 155,033 |
| 2022 | 40.9 | 154,645 |
| 2021 | 40.6 | 153,956 |
| 2020 | 40.7 | 150,575 |
| 2019 | 40.5 | 150,109 |
| 2018 | 40.5 | 149,811 |
| 2017 | 40.6 | 149,546 |
| 2016 | 40.7 | 149,571 |
| 2015 | 40.4 | 149,270 |
| 2014 | 40.4 | 148,913 |
| 2013 | 40.0 | 148,435 |
| 2012 | 39.8 | 147,882 |
| 2011 | 39.5 | 147,118 |
| 2010 | 39.1 | 146,329 |
Washington County, Maryland Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 16.3% |
| 18–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.8% |
| 35–54 | 25.8% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65+ | 18.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Washington County, Maryland
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 66.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 30.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Washington County, Maryland
The median age in Washington County, Maryland is 40.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Washington County, Maryland is 155,709.
In Washington County, Maryland, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Washington County, Maryland is aging.