Washington County is part of the Glens Falls, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Albany- Schenectady, NY Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census the population was 63,216.
Washington County is a long narrow county located in the northeastern section of the State. it is known for its rich valley farm land and is part of the Great Appalachian Valley which is a long narrow valley strip often between tall mountain ranges. The county transitions from the Taconic Mountains to the Adirondack Mountains, and from the Lake Champlain Valley to Hudson River Valley.
As of the census of 2000, there were 61,042 people, 22,458 households, and 15,787 families residing in the county. The median income for a household was $37,668 and the median income for a family was $43,000.