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Washington Park

Florida · 1,948 residents · 0.259 sq mi
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Washington Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,645. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $201,400. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,948
+55%since 2000
from 1,257 in 2000
1990 – 2024
7,521 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 4,853 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
35.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
6902K4K6K7K1990201020202024Washington Park
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,645
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,516 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$18,452
+62%since 2000
from $11,359 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
25.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$201,400
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,407
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
62.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
37.1% rent
5.5
+75%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.1%(1)
Black97.8%(1,229)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(47)
Black89.2%(1,737)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(121)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.2%(23)
Diversity Score23.2%(451)
23
+1056%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
69.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
9.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
63.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
13.2%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

29.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
70.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
12.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
12.9%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Park, Florida?

Washington Park, Florida has about 1,948 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington Park, Florida?

The typical household in Washington Park, Florida earns about $36,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington Park, Florida expensive?

In Washington Park, Florida, the median home is worth about $201,400, and the typical rent is about $1,407 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Park, Florida?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Park, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington Park, Florida?

About 25.9% of people in Washington Park, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington Park, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington Park, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,982 residents, a change of about -72 percent over that period.

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

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