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Arkansas · 92 residents (2025 est.) · 1.007 sq mi
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Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,421. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93
−37%since 2000
from 148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.8
+13%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:92 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
821161511852201990201020202024Washington
202493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,421
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,046
+87%since 2000
from $16,066 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade31.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$692
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(57)
Black61.5%(91)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.2%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(30)
Black50.5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score76.4%(71)
Diversity Score
76
+29%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.1%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.7%
+29.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.4%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+29.6 ptssince 2017
from 59.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Arkansas?

Washington, Arkansas has about 93 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Arkansas?

The typical household in Washington, Arkansas earns about $38,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, Arkansas expensive?

In Washington, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Arkansas?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, Arkansas?

About 8.6% of people in Washington, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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