County profile · Rhode Island
Washington County, RI market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Washington County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 129,795
- 0.0% since 2020
- Households
- 52,549
- Median household income
- $106,638
- +24.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $510,800
- Jobs located here
- 55,609
- Highest market score
- 77
- Child care and preschools, #126 of 1,611 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 129,795 people live in Washington County, in 52,549 households. Population estimates show Washington County held about level from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Washington County is $106,638 a year, 32% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 24.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Washington County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (86).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Washington County are for child care centers and preschools (77), tire shops (76) and property management companies (73). Washington County ranks #126 of 1,611 scored counties for child care centers and preschools.
Washington County is part of the Providence-Warwick metro area. For its number of households, Washington County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for landscaping and lawn care companies (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for insurance agencies (55% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Washington County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Washington County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child care and preschools | 77 | #126 of 1,611 | 23 | 4.4 | $1.8M | 178 | 23 |
| Tire shops | 76 | #145 of 1,530 | 8 | 1.5 | $6.8M | 270 | 5 |
| Property management | 73 | #100 of 910 | 5 | 1.0 | Index only | 387 | 21 |
| Car washes and detailing | 73 | #151 of 1,451 | 10 | 1.9 | $5.4M | 215 | 6 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 72 | #93 of 887 | 14 | 2.7 | Index only | 197 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 71 | #57 of 507 | 6 | 1.1 | $23.3M | 149 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 70 | #229 of 1,769 | 47 | 8.9 | $1.3M | 150 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | 69 | #263 of 1,472 | 12 | 2.3 | $744K | 110 | 6 |
| House cleaning | 68 | #116 of 847 | 6 | 1.1 | $13M | 204 | 26 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 68 | #232 of 1,302 | 19 | 3.6 | $3.8M | 122 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 68 | #429 of 2,222 | 62 | 11.8 | $4M | 131 | 94 |
| Pest control | 66 | #135 of 699 | 5 | 1.0 | $15.6M | 153 | 6 |
| Barbershops | 66 | #303 of 1,356 | 24 | 4.6 | $2.6M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 66 | #495 of 2,070 | 26 | 4.9 | $15M | 162 | 28 |
| Convenience stores | 66 | #557 of 2,261 | 57 | 10.8 | $6.9M | 87 | 12 |
| Roofing and gutters | 65 | #253 of 1,177 | 20 | 3.8 | $9.6M | 114 | 10 |
| Insurance agencies | 64 | #642 of 2,272 | 37 | 7.0 | $2.5M | 201 | 31 |
| Gas stations | 62 | #646 of 2,358 | 36 | 6.9 | $3.3M | 140 | 34 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 62 | #706 of 2,402 | 110 | 20.9 | $3.6M | 105 | 40 |
| Auto repair and car care | 61 | #687 of 2,401 | 139 | 26.5 | $389K | 145 | 80 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 60 | #476 of 1,707 | 25 | 4.8 | $7.7M | 162 | 80 |
| Laundromats | 59 | #273 of 785 | 9 | 1.7 | $15.5M | 124 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 59 | #494 of 1,490 | 30 | 5.7 | $2.4M | 101 | 12 |
| Nail salons | 58 | #447 of 1,328 | 25 | 4.8 | $2.5M | 147 | 17 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 58 | #577 of 1,656 | 36 | 6.9 | $2M | 113 | 59 |
| Home repair trades | 58 | #650 of 2,057 | 60 | 11.4 | $3.2M | 132 | 138 |
| Electricians | 57 | #419 of 1,160 | 15 | 2.9 | $12.8M | 107 | 48 |
| Gyms | 57 | #636 of 1,792 | 41 | 7.8 | $1.6M | 121 | 25 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 57 | #772 of 2,087 | 77 | 14.7 | $1.8M | 143 | 46 |
| Auto repair shops | 56 | #885 of 2,378 | 89 | 16.9 | $607K | 137 | 68 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 54 | #792 of 1,886 | 57 | 10.8 | $1.3M | 130 | 41 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 54 | #944 of 2,210 | 115 | 21.9 | $1.2M | 138 | 55 |
| Hair salons | 54 | #946 of 2,339 | 115 | 21.9 | $535K | 124 | 49 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 53 | #976 of 2,385 | 211 | 40.2 | $292K | 137 | 75 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 52 | #609 of 1,327 | 15 | 2.9 | $3.6M | 117 | 17 |
| Pizza | 52 | #959 of 2,090 | 66 | 12.6 | $3.8M | 74 | 94 |
| Real estate | 48 | #1,181 of 2,229 | 182 | 34.6 | Index only | 136 | 96 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 47 | #1,332 of 2,394 | 391 | 74.4 | $186K | 122 | 151 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 46 | #1,282 of 2,176 | 160 | 30.4 | Index only | 123 | 58 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 39 | #1,510 of 2,088 | 111 | 21.1 | $582K | 88 | 58 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 39 | #1,687 of 2,405 | 384 | 73.1 | $645K | 97 | 169 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 37 | #1,743 of 2,405 | 732 | 139.3 | $338K | 91 | 345 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 36 | #1,019 of 1,334 | 41 | 7.8 | $1.6M | 78 | 33 |
| Veterinarians | 36 | #1,061 of 1,485 | 20 | 3.8 | $2M | 75 | 19 |
| Physical therapy | 34 | #1,129 of 1,422 | 42 | 8.0 | $1.7M | 72 | 29 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 30 | #698 of 777 | 29 | 5.5 | $2.2M | 55 | 25 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 30 | #1,622 of 1,889 | 88 | 16.7 | $2.8M | 68 | 87 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 30 | #1,754 of 2,063 | 101 | 19.2 | $2.5M | 66 | 81 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 28 | #1,628 of 1,771 | 70 | 13.3 | $1.1M | 67 | 208 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 24 | #1,405 of 1,493 | 59 | 11.2 | $1.3M | 45 | 176 |
| Pet businesses | 22 | #2,075 of 2,200 | 90 | 17.1 | $455K | 52 | 47 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 17 | #1,398 of 1,461 | 41 | 7.8 | $999K | 39 | 20 |
| Pet stores | 16 | #921 of 974 | 21 | 4.0 | $2M | 43 | 8 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.6 | Index only | 137 | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $54.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Washington County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $54.1M | $1,029 | 107 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $120.1M | $2,285 | 88 |
| Food away from home | $247.6M | $4,712 | 116 |
| Groceries | $391.2M | $7,444 | 118 |
| Personal care products and services | $61.6M | $1,172 | 117 |
| Child care and other personal services | $41.1M | $782 | 135 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $64.6M | $1,230 | 125 |
| Medical and dental services | $72.7M | $1,383 | 107 |
| Pets | $41M | $779 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $139.9M | $2,663 | 130 |
| Vehicle insurance | $93.3M | $1,776 | 91 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $192.5M | $3,664 | 121 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $78.2M | $1,487 | 105 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.1B | $20,471 | 123 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Washington County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 129,7950.0% since 2020
- Households
- 52,549
- Median age
- 45.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 329 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 396
- Median household income
- $106,638+24.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $136,741
- Median home value
- $510,800
- Jobs located here
- 55,609
- Daytime population
- 127,343Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Washington County, RI growing?
Population estimates put Washington County at 129,795 people in 2025, unchanged since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 52,549 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 24.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in Washington County, RI spend?
Households in Washington County spend about $1.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $391.2M on groceries and $247.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Washington County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (86).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Washington County, RI?
Of the business types scored in Washington County, child care centers and preschools (77), tire shops (76) and property management companies (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For child care centers and preschools, that ranks #126 of 1,611 scored counties.
How does Washington County, RI compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Washington County is $106,638, 32% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population held level from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $510,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for landscaping and lawn care companies (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for insurance agencies (55% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 53 of the 56 business types have a score in Washington County, each ranked against other counties.
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