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Washington

Iowa · 7,266 residents · 5.405 sq mi
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Washington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,566. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $100,800. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,266
+3%since 2000
from 7,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,344 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+1%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Washington
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,566
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,067 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,899
+37%since 2000
from $18,145 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86%(6,250)
Black1.3%(97)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(779)
Asian0.5%(39)
Other2.7%(196)
Diversity Score33.4%(2,425)
Diversity Score
33
+148%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Iowa?

Washington, Iowa has about 7,266 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Iowa?

The typical household in Washington, Iowa earns about $46,566 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 $100,800, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Iowa?

About 23.0% 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 16.4% 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 192 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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