Census Bureau data for Washington city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Washington city
- What is the median household income in Washington city?
- The median household income in Washington city is $56,875 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Washington city?
- The poverty rate in Washington city is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Washington city?
- $85,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Washington city?
- The median gross rent in Washington city is $517 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Washington city residents have a college degree?
- 17.0% of adults in Washington city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,199
Median Income
$56,875
Median Home Value
$85,400
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.1%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,000 (+21.3%)
Home Value:
+$13,300 (+18.4%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.6 pp (+11.8%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.1 pp (-6.1%)
Unemployment:
+0.3 pp (+16.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,199
Median Age
45.0
Female
54.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 89.9%
Black 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Other 5.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$56,875
±$4,321
-$15,764 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$74,569
Median Family Income
$65,893
Poverty Rate
5.7%
-2.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
7.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
7.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.0%
$10–15k
0.9%
$15–25k
7.6%
$25–35k
6.9%
$35–50k
24.7%
$50–75k
27.3%
$75–100k
14.9%
$100–150k
11.0%
$150–200k
2.4%
$200k+
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
589
Owner-Occupied
74.0%
Renter-Occupied
26.0%
Vacancy Rate
8.7%
Median Home Value
$85,400
-$118,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$517
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
10.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
14.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
26.6%
$50–100k
32.7%
$100–200k
19.8%
$200–300k
5.0%
$300–500k
3.8%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
44.3%
$500–1k
51.9%
$1–1.5k
3.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.0%
1 vehicle
34.0%
2 vehicles
34.6%
3+
26.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.9%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
7.3%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
39.0%
1940–1969
11.7%
1970–1999
16.0%
2000–2009
0.7%
2010+
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
95.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.0%
-18.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.2%
Some College / Associate
23.9%
Less Than High School
3.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
-1.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.6%
Self-Employed
7.5%
Government Workers
21.9%
Private For-Profit
70.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
38.4%
Agriculture
11.9%
Retail
10.2%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Construction
5.0%
Wholesale
5.0%
Public Admin
4.8%
Finance
3.8%
Transportation
2.7%
Information
2.5%
Prof. Services
1.9%
Occupation
Management
38.4%
Food Prep
24.8%
Construction
14.6%
Sales
13.8%
Production
8.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
14.1 min
Drove Alone
84.3%
Carpool
2.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.6%
Walked
5.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
538
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.9%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
8.9%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
0.9%
25–34
7.0%
35–44
13.0%
45–54
17.8%
55–64
7.1%
65–74
5.2%
75–84
12.3%
85+
7.3%
Under 18: 25.3%
Working age (18–64): 74.7%
65 and over: 22.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.3%
Naturalized Citizen
59.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
59.3%
Africa
40.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.4%
With a Disability
10.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.4%
Uninsured
5.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
78.6%
Has a Computer
85.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023