Washington, IN Micro Area

Metro Area

Population: 33,442 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Washington, IN Micro Area

What is the median household income in Washington, IN Micro Area?: The median household income in Washington, IN Micro Area is $68,561 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Washington, IN Micro Area?: The poverty rate in Washington, IN Micro Area is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Washington, IN Micro Area?: $187,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Washington, IN Micro Area?: The median gross rent in Washington, IN Micro Area is $837 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Washington, IN Micro Area residents have a college degree?: 15.1% of adults in Washington, IN Micro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

33,442

Median Income

$68,561

Median Home Value

$187,500

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

1.7%

Median Age

34.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,932 (+27.8%) Home Value: +$57,500 (+44.2%) Poverty Rate: -1.0 pp (-11.8%) Bachelor's+: +1.9 pp (+14.4%) Unemployment: -1.9 pp (-52.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 33,442

Median Age 34.0

Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 6.4% White (non-Hisp.) 87.9% Black 1.6% Asian 0.3% Two or More 5.0% Other 2.6%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Indian

0.1%

Chinese

0.1%

Japanese

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

5.1%

Puerto Rican

0.2%

Cuban

0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $68,561 ±$6,104

Per Capita Income $88,241

Median Family Income $88,354

Poverty Rate 7.5%

Child Poverty Rate 10.3%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 8.8%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 19.7%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

3.9%

$10–15k

3.5%

$15–25k

9.9%

$25–35k

9.3%

$35–50k

9.4%

$50–75k

18.2%

$75–100k

11.5%

$100–150k

21.6%

$150–200k

8.1%

$200k+

4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,781

Owner-Occupied 71.5%

Renter-Occupied 28.5%

Vacancy Rate 9.5%

Median Home Value $187,500

Median Gross Rent $837

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 11.3%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 33.9%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

7.8%

$50–100k

13.7%

$100–200k

18.7%

$200–300k

26.8%

$300–500k

14.4%

$500k–$1M

3.7%

$1M+

0.2%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

19.7%

$500–1k

46.8%

$1–1.5k

25.8%

$1.5–2k

2.1%

$2–2.5k

2.4%

$2.5–3.5k

1.4%

$3.5k+

1.8%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

14.2%

1 vehicle

24.0%

2 vehicles

31.7%

30.1%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

80.2%

Single-fam. att.

1.4%

2–4 units

2.9%

5–19 units

0.4%

20+ units

4.1%

Mobile home

8.6%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

19.1%

1940–1969

5.7%

1970–1999

12.7%

2000–2009

14.0%

2010+

8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 77.2%

Bachelor's or Higher 15.1%

Graduate Degree 4.3%

Some College / Associate 15.5%

Less Than High School 15.0%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.9%

Unemployment Rate 1.7%

Work from Home 5.4%

Self-Employed 8.2%

Government Workers 11.2%

Private For-Profit 80.3%

Industry

Manufacturing

21.7%

Edu/Health

17.5%

Construction

13.4%

Retail

13.0%

Prof. Services

5.8%

Public Admin

5.8%

Arts/Entmt.

4.8%

Transportation

4.6%

Agriculture

4.2%

Finance

2.2%

Information

1.9%

Wholesale

1.4%

Occupation

Management

29.3%

Production

23.2%

Sales

17.2%

Construction

15.4%

Food Prep

14.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.9 min

Drove Alone 68.4%

Carpool 20.9%

Public Transit 0.1%

Work from Home 5.4%

Walked 3.3%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 11,568

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 59.8%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 27.9%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

8.0%

5–9

8.9%

10–14

7.7%

15–19

7.4%

20–24

5.7%

25–34

12.7%

35–44

12.1%

45–54

10.1%

55–64

5.7%

65–74

5.9%

75–84

9.1%

85+

4.3%

Under 18: 29.7% Working age (18–64): 70.3% 65 and over: 15.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.0%

Naturalized Citizen 28.8%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.0%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

85.6%

Asia

5.4%

Europe

3.0%

Africa

2.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.2%

With a Disability 13.9%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 76.4%

Uninsured 23.6%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 79.6%

Has a Computer 85.8%

Same House 1 Year Ago 89.6%

Moved from Abroad 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023