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Washington

Arkansas · 94 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 $34,792. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $127,100. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94
−36%since 2000
from 148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
+5%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
821161511852201990201020202024Washington
202493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,792
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,393
+33%since 2000
from $16,066 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,100
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$722
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+77%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(46)
Black41.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.4%(63)
Diversity Score
67
+14%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+131%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−23.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Arkansas?

Washington, Arkansas has about 94 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Arkansas?

The typical household in Washington, Arkansas earns about $34,792 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 $127,100, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Arkansas?

About 31.1% 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 32.1% 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 47 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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