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Washington

Arkansas · 148 residents · 1.007 sq mi
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Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $40,000. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

148
+5%since 1990
from 141 in 1990
1990 – 2025
147 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 140 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
49.3
−14%since 1990
from 57.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
821161511852201990201020202024Washington
202493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,375
+93%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $7,620 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,066
+72%since 1990
from $9,357 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.6%
−32.5 ptssince 1990
from 51.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2022
$340
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
75.6%
−9.9 ptssince 1990
from 85.5% in 1990
24.4% rent
2.1
−37%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(41)
Black70.9%(100)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51.6%(73)
2000
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(57)
Black61.5%(91)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.2%(88)
59
+15%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.8%
+19.0 ptssince 1990
from 50.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
−45%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Washington, Arkansas?

Washington, Arkansas has about 148 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Washington, Arkansas?

The typical household in Washington, Arkansas earns about $19,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, Arkansas expensive?

In Washington, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $40,000, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Arkansas?

About 18.9% 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 18.6% of people in Washington, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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