County profile · Virginia
Washington County, VA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Washington County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 53,898
- 0.0% since 2020
- Households
- 22,112
- Median household income
- $64,552
- +33.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $214,000
- Jobs located here
- 20,447
- Highest market score
- 66
- Bakeries and dessert shops, #358 of 1,889 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 53,898 people live in Washington County, in 22,112 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Washington County held about level, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Washington County is $64,552 a year, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 33.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Washington County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (64).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Washington County are for bakeries and dessert shops (66), auto repair and car care businesses (64) and HVAC and plumbing companies (63). Washington County ranks #358 of 1,889 scored counties for bakeries and dessert shops.
Washington County is part of the Kingsport-Bristol metro area. For its number of households, Washington County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (62% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 66 | #358 of 1,889 | 12 | 5.4 | $6.3M | 153 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 64 | #568 of 2,401 | 61 | 27.6 | $348K | 129 | 25 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 63 | #385 of 1,707 | 8 | 3.6 | $7.4M | 155 | 17 |
| Chiropractors | 60 | #452 of 1,490 | 7 | 3.2 | $3.2M | 136 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 60 | #533 of 1,611 | 7 | 3.2 | $1.2M | 121 | 10 |
| Home repair trades | 60 | #564 of 2,057 | 17 | 7.7 | $3.5M | 142 | 34 |
| Insurance agencies | 60 | #776 of 2,272 | 31 | 14.0 | $1.9M | 152 | 21 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 59 | #514 of 1,461 | 8 | 3.6 | $2.2M | 88 | 3 |
| Real estate | 59 | #607 of 2,229 | 32 | 14.5 | Index only | 226 | 22 |
| Convenience stores | 59 | #790 of 2,261 | 16 | 7.2 | $7.9M | 100 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | 58 | #516 of 1,472 | 6 | 2.7 | $652K | 96 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 58 | #795 of 2,378 | 37 | 16.7 | $573K | 129 | 21 |
| Barbershops | 57 | #508 of 1,356 | 5 | 2.3 | $3.6M | 193 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 57 | #730 of 2,063 | 18 | 8.1 | $4.2M | 114 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 57 | #822 of 2,339 | 37 | 16.7 | $493K | 114 | 5 |
| Car washes and detailing | 56 | #558 of 1,451 | 7 | 3.2 | $3M | 120 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 55 | #524 of 1,328 | 6 | 2.7 | $3M | 182 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 55 | #945 of 2,405 | 164 | 74.2 | $463K | 125 | 83 |
| Tire shops | 54 | #663 of 1,530 | 7 | 3.2 | $3M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 54 | #708 of 1,771 | 16 | 7.2 | $1.9M | 113 | 35 |
| Pet businesses | 54 | #896 of 2,200 | 21 | 9.5 | $854K | 97 | 12 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 53 | #629 of 1,493 | 10 | 4.5 | $3M | 103 | 24 |
| Gyms | 53 | #800 of 1,792 | 11 | 5.0 | $1.3M | 96 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 53 | #978 of 2,385 | 65 | 29.4 | $280K | 132 | 11 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 51 | #879 of 1,886 | 14 | 6.3 | $1.6M | 165 | 16 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 51 | #984 of 2,176 | 31 | 14.0 | Index only | 186 | 19 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 49 | #1,183 of 2,222 | 29 | 13.1 | $2.6M | 86 | 31 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 48 | #723 of 1,302 | 6 | 2.7 | $3.8M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 48 | #1,188 of 2,210 | 32 | 14.5 | $1.2M | 136 | 15 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 46 | #1,342 of 2,405 | 88 | 39.8 | $863K | 130 | 46 |
| Electricians | 45 | #703 of 1,160 | 6 | 2.7 | $9.8M | 82 | 13 |
| Spas and skin care | 45 | #1,053 of 1,769 | 17 | 7.7 | $1.1M | 122 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 44 | #1,243 of 2,087 | 25 | 11.3 | $1.5M | 121 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 44 | #1,432 of 2,402 | 48 | 21.7 | $2.6M | 78 | 15 |
| Pizza | 43 | #1,326 of 2,090 | 23 | 10.4 | $3.3M | 65 | 31 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 42 | #1,442 of 2,088 | 28 | 12.7 | $493K | 74 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 38 | #1,423 of 2,070 | 18 | 8.1 | $7M | 76 | 10 |
| Veterinarians | 35 | #1,090 of 1,485 | 9 | 4.1 | $2M | 73 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 32 | #1,904 of 2,358 | 54 | 24.4 | $1.3M | 54 | 39 |
| Physical therapy | 30 | #1,220 of 1,422 | 19 | 8.6 | $1.2M | 50 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 28 | #2,143 of 2,394 | 145 | 65.6 | $157K | 103 | 76 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 24 | #1,490 of 1,656 | 17 | 7.7 | $1.3M | 75 | 51 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 15 | #1,292 of 1,334 | 13 | 5.9 | $1.1M | 53 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $7.6M | 118 | 11 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $3.5M | 85 | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $12.8M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $19.6M | 232 | 4 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $10.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $15.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $21.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $38.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $17.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $22.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 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 | $21.2M | $959 | 100 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $68.9M | $3,117 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $75.9M | $3,435 | 84 |
| Groceries | $126.4M | $5,717 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $18.2M | $824 | 82 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.5M | $384 | 66 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $13.8M | $625 | 64 |
| Medical and dental services | $22.7M | $1,028 | 80 |
| Pets | $17.9M | $811 | 89 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $38.4M | $1,737 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $59.2M | $2,676 | 137 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $58.8M | $2,660 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $30.3M | $1,370 | 97 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $313.6M | $14,183 | 85 |
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
- 53,8980.0% since 2020
- Households
- 22,112
- Median age
- 46.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 561 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 96
- Median household income
- $64,552+33.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $91,626
- Median home value
- $214,000
- Jobs located here
- 20,447
- Daytime population
- 52,685Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Washington County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Washington County at 53,898 people in 2025, unchanged since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 22,112 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 33.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Washington County, VA spend?
Households in Washington County spend about $313.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $126.4M on groceries and $75.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Washington County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (64).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Washington County, VA?
Of the business types scored in Washington County, bakeries and dessert shops (66), auto repair and car care businesses (64) and HVAC and plumbing companies (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For bakeries and dessert shops, that ranks #358 of 1,889 scored counties.
How does Washington County, VA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Washington County is $64,552, 20% below 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 $214,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (62% 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. 43 of the 56 business types have a score in Washington County, each ranked against other counties.
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