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Washington

Iowa · 7,074 residents · 5.405 sq mi
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Washington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,363. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $41,200. With a median age of 38.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,074
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 7,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 41.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Washington
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 56%(422)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 96.8%(483)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.3%(519)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 195.7%(400)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.1%(359)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3413.6%(962)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4413.8%(974)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 548.1%(572)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 649.2%(651)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7411%(777)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 848.8%(620)
US avg: 4%
85 and over4.7%(335)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,363
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,067 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,122
−33%vs 2000
vs $18,145 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,200
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$282
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $430 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.6% in 2000
32.8% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(6,589)
Black0.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(332)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(7,003)
Black0.6%(45)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(26)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican10%(729)
Puerto Rican0.3%(22)
Ancestry
German22.6%(1,648)
Irish14%(1,017)
English9.2%(670)
American4%(289)
Scottish3%(218)
Swiss1.8%(129)
Dutch1.7%(121)
Norwegian1.6%(117)
Swedish1.5%(108)
French1.3%(93)
Italian1%(75)
British0.8%(59)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.8%(57)
Czech0.7%(54)
Welsh0.6%(46)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(41)
Danish0.4%(29)
Greek0.4%(26)
Brazilian0.3%(24)
Nigerian0.2%(16)
Lithuanian0.1%(9)
Belgian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.5%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−1%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.1%(1,083)
Married48.3%(1,339)
Widowed3%(84)
Divorced9.6%(266)
Women 15+
Never married24.8%(834)
Married39%(1,311)
Widowed11%(371)
Divorced25.1%(844)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Iowa?

Washington, Iowa has about 7,074 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Washington, Iowa?

The typical household in Washington, Iowa earns about $24,363 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 $41,200, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Iowa?

About 13.2% 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 10.7% of people in Washington, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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