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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

7,074
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 7,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,309 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 41.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Washington
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$41,200
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$282
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $430 in 2000
US average: $450
67.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.6% in 2000
32.8% rent
1.7
−22%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(7,003)
Black0.6%(45)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(26)
Diversity Score5.1%(358)
5
−62%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
3.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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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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