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Washington

California · 129 residents · 1.901 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
+4%since 2023
from 124 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
68 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 65 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
051101151202201020202024Washington
2024129
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$42,581
+28%since 2023
from $33,172 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
−3%since 2023
from 0.360 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction35.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade35.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$323,900
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,328
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,328 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
Female
31.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, California?

Washington, California has about 129 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Washington, California expensive?

In Washington, California, the median home is worth about $323,900, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, California?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, California?

About 23.3% of people in Washington, California live below the federal poverty line.

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