Washington County, NE Demographics
Washington County, NE is the 17th most populous of 93 counties in Nebraska, with 20,865 residents across 390 square miles. That is about 54 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 20,865 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 390 sq mi |
| Density | 54 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Washington County compares to the US
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Central Location: Washington County, NE
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Washington County, NE
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 501.02 | 5,322 | 16.4 | 325 |
| Census Tract 502.01 | 4,557 | 83.0 | 55 |
| Census Tract 503 | 4,433 | 226.2 | 20 |
| Census Tract 502.02 | 3,419 | 54.2 | 63 |
| Census Tract 501.01 | 3,134 | 10.1 | 310 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.