Checked
Washington County, NE
7 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Washington County, Nebraska.
Population
21,106
Land area
390sq mi
People per sq mi
54
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Washington County
Washington County at a glance
- Washington County is about 2.1 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 17th most populous of 93 counties in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $94,396 a year, 23% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $297,600 (25% above Nebraska) and median rent is $965 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Blair (7,914), Arlington (1,467) and Fort Calhoun (1,173).
Local data for Washington County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Washington County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,396
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$297,600
Prices +1.9% in a year
Median rent
$965/mo
Homeownership
83.2%
Bachelor's or higher
36.8%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,634), Irish Americans (2,653), Norwegian Americans (1,034).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,451
8,496 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,612
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$155M
FY 2026, $7,445 per person
PPP loans
$50M
988 loans, 5,588 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$194K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Washington County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home14.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washington County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
485
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washington County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Washington County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Washington County, NE?
- Blair is the largest city or town in Washington County, with about 7,914 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Washington County?
- Washington County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68002, 68008, 68023, 68029, 68034.
- What is the population of Washington County, NE?
- About 21,106 people live in Washington County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Washington County?
- Washington County borders Douglas County, Pottawattamie County, IA, Dodge County, Harrison County, IA, Burt County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023