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Washington

Arkansas · 180 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 $16,042. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value is $46,900. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 59% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

180
+22%since 2000
from 148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
179 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
48.7
−1%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
821161511852201990201020202024Washington
202493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,042
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$21,281
+32%since 2000
from $16,066 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
6.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$46,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
$485
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $853
30.7%
−45.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
25.3% rent
22.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
10.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.9
+42%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(57)
Black61.5%(91)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.2%(88)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(94)
Black43.3%(78)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(4)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.4%(118)
65
+10%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
10.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
79.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
21.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
57.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

31.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
68.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.2%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Washington, Arkansas?

Washington, Arkansas has about 180 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Arkansas?

The typical household in Washington, Arkansas earns about $16,042 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 $46,900, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Arkansas?

About 23.0% 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 6.9% 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 39 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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