Washington County, Idaho

Washington County
Washington County Courthouse in Weiser
Official seal of Washington County
Map of Idaho highlighting Washington County
Location within the U.S. state of Idaho
Map of the United States highlighting Idaho
Idaho's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°27′N 116°47′W / 44.45°N 116.78°W / 44.45; -116.78
Country United States
State Idaho
FoundedFebruary 20, 1879
Named forGeorge Washington
SeatWeiser
Largest cityWeiser
Area
 • Total
1,474 sq mi (3,820 km2)
 • Land1,453 sq mi (3,760 km2)
 • Water21 sq mi (50 km2)  1.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
10,500
 • Estimate 
(2023)
11,425 Increase
 • Density7.1/sq mi (2.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.washington.id.us

Washington County is a county in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,500.[1] The county seat and largest city is Weiser,[2] with over half of the county's population. The county was established in 1879 when Idaho was a territory and named after U.S. President George Washington.

  1. ^ "Washington County, Idaho". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.