Washington County, Maryland
Washington County: county in Maryland, United States.
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Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2010 census, the population was 147,430 and a population density of 316 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 151,146 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hagerstown. The county was created 250 years ago in 1775.
County Snapshot
Washington County at a glance
Washington County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Maryland counties
24
Open related pagesLargest city
HagerstownPopulation 39,918
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Washington County
| Population | 151,146 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
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| Twitter username | washingtoncomd |
| Area | 467 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.6037,-77.8140 |
| Named for | George Washington |
| Capital | Hagerstown |
| Establishment | January 01, 1776 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:36:39 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 324 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Washington County is located at 39°36'13"N 77°48'50"W (39.6036700, -77.8139800). It has 8 neighbors: Allegany County, Frederick County, Loudoun County, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, Morgan County, Franklin County and Fulton County.
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The largest city of Washington County is Hagerstown with a population of 39,918. Other cities include, Smithsburg population 2,969, Williamsport population 2,074, Hancock population 1,522 and Keedysville population 1,220. See all Washington County cities & populated places.
Washington County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | 39,918 | The seat of Washington County, Maryland. |
| Maugansville | 3,071 | Census designated place |
| Smithsburg | 2,969 | Town of the United States |
| Williamsport | 2,074 | Town of the United States |
| Hancock | 1,522 | Town in Maryland |
| Cavetown | 1,473 | Census designated place |
| Keedysville | 1,220 | Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States |
| Highfield-Cascade | 1,112 | Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland |
Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Washington County increased by 2.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 147,430 | - | census |
| 2011 | 148,776 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 149,037 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 148,986 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 149,048 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 149,068 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 149,602 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 150,169 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 150,656 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 151,049 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 151,146 | 0.06% | estimation process |
People born in Washington County (11)
People born in Washington County, including politician Samuel Sprigg, politician 1801-1866 Henry Fitzhugh, businessman Elmer Holmes Bobst, .
More notable people
- Cadwalader Ringgold (United States Navy admiral (1802-1867)) he was born in 20/08/1802
- Clay Beauford (United States army officer) he was born in 27/09/1846
- Daniel Webster Hering (American physicist) he was born in 01/01/1850
- Jacob Beltzhoover (American pioneer) he was born in 16/05/1770
- John Chaney (American politician) he was born in 12/01/1790
- Tench Ringgold (US Marshal) he was born in 03/03/1777
- Bertha Stemm Norton (1872-1967) she was born in 04/01/1872
- William Thomas Hamilton (American politician (1820-1888)) he was born in 08/09/1820
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- Washington County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States. with a population of 265,476 people.
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- Washington County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States. with a population of 206,803 people.
- Washington County, Utah county in southwestern Utah, United States. with a population of 184,913 people.
- Washington County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States. with a population of 136,445 people.
- Washington County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States. with a population of 130,367 people.
- Washington County, Rhode Island county in Rhode Island, United States. with a population of 125,746 people.
- Washington County, New York county in New York, United States. with a population of 60,606 people.
- Washington County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States. with a population of 59,652 people.
- Washington County, Vermont county in Vermont, United States. with a population of 58,328 people.
- Washington County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States. with a population of 53,695 people.
- Washington County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States. with a population of 52,222 people.
- Washington County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States. with a population of 42,837 people.
- Washington County, Texas county in Texas, United States. with a population of 35,771 people.
- Washington County, Maine county in Maine, United States. with a population of 31,473 people.
- Washington County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States. with a population of 28,213 people.
- Washington County, Florida county in Florida, United States. with a population of 25,932 people.
- Washington County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States. with a population of 24,604 people.
- Washington County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States. with a population of 21,992 people.
- Washington County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States. with a population of 20,901 people.
- Washington County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States. with a population of 20,150 people.
- Washington County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States. with a population of 15,976 people.
- Washington County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States. with a population of 13,764 people.
- Washington County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States. with a population of 12,147 people.
- Washington County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States. with a population of 11,485 people.
- Washington County, Idaho county in Idaho, United States. with a population of 10,194 people.
- Washington County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States. with a population of 5,427 people.
- Washington County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States. with a population of 4,875 people.
Maryland Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1,832,752 | This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet. |
| Montgomery County | 1,051,816 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Prince George's County | 909,612 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Baltimore County | 826,017 | County in Maryland, United States |
| City of Baltimore | 621,849 | Independent city in Maryland, United States |
| Baltimore | 586,131 | The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area. |
| Anne Arundel County | 582,777 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Howard County | 328,200 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Frederick County | 265,161 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Harford County | 256,805 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Carroll County | 169,092 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Charles County | 164,436 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Redland | 147,010 | A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. |
| Saint Mary's County | 114,687 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Wicomico County | 103,990 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Cecil County | 103,419 | County in Maryland, United States |