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Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,373. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,290
+3%since 2000
from 7,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,349 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+2%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,261 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Washington
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,373
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,067 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,295
+106%since 2000
from $18,145 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
+10%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$968
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(6,589)
Black0.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(332)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(948)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(6,196)
Black0.7%(51)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(867)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(176)
Diversity Score32.9%(2,395)
Diversity Score
33
+144%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 6.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Iowa?

Washington, Iowa has about 7,290 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Iowa?

The typical household in Washington, Iowa earns about $55,373 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, Iowa expensive?

In Washington, Iowa, the median home is worth about $152,300, and the typical rent is about $968 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Iowa?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, Iowa?

About 12.8% of people in Washington, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 216 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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