Washington, ME County is a rural area located in Maine with a population of 31,003 people. With a population density of 12 people per square mile, the county is not as densely populated as the rest of the US which has a population density of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size and population, Washington County has plenty to offer.
Local businesses in Washington county include shops such as Country Pine Interiors and The Countertop Edge; restaurants such as Eat Good Food Cafe and Bastrongs Seafood Market; and entertainment spots like Belfast Mini-Golf & Driving Range. Year-round outdoor activities range from kayaking on the Penobscot River to snowmobiling in winter. There are also many organizations and clubs in the area like Tanglewood 4-H Club or Knox Historical Society that help to make it an even more vibrant community. Local sporting events include high school sports like football, soccer, basketball, baseball and softball, as well as several outdoor adventure races that take place throughout the year.
The population in Washington County is 31,003. There are 12 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Washington County is 48.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Washington County is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Washington County
- 51.1% are married
- 14.7% are divorced
- 26.0% are married with children
- 16.3% have children, but are single
Race in Washington County
- 90.1% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 4.7% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander