Washington, NY County is a rural area located in Upstate New York. It is home to 61,504 people and has a population density of 73 people per square mile. Washington county offers a wide variety of activities for both visitors and locals alike. Locally-owned businesses such as the Washington County Apple Store provide fresh produce and other products to the community, while year-round outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting abound with the Hudson River and Adirondack Mountains nearby. Numerous organizations exist to support local causes like the Little Theater on Broad Street which hosts cultural events throughout the year. Sports fans also have plenty to enjoy with seasonal sporting events such as the annual Great Sacandaga Lake Winterfest taking place each February.
The population in Washington County is 61,504. There are 74 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Washington County is 44.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Washington County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Washington County
- 46.6% are married
- 11.3% are divorced
- 27.7% are married with children
- 15.6% have children, but are single
Race in Washington County
- 92.6% are White
- 2.9% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander