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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington

Illinois · 10,841 residents · 8.55 sq mi
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Washington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,210. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $98,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,841
+7%since 1990
from 10,099 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.8
+10%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.8%(735)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.3%(791)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.2%(780)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.3%(791)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.4%(584)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.2%(1,429)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.5%(1,790)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414%(1,522)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.3%(1,006)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.7%(729)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.7%(506)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.6%(178)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,210
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,231
+63%since 1990
from $14,908 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.5%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
21.5% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(10,018)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(28)
Asian0.4%(42)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(10,620)
Black0.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(73)
Asian0.4%(46)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

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

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.6%(249)
Puerto Rican0.9%(140)
Cuban0.1%(21)
Asian origin
Chinese0.8%(124)
Filipino0.2%(32)
Asian Indian0.1%(22)
Cambodian0.1%(10)
Ancestry
German31.6%(5,026)
English14.5%(2,303)
Irish14.1%(2,250)
American7%(1,108)
Italian4.8%(761)
French4.7%(751)
Swedish3.6%(574)
Polish2.8%(440)
Scottish2%(322)
Swiss1.1%(181)
Belgian1%(156)
Dutch0.9%(148)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.9%(137)
Welsh0.7%(113)
Lithuanian0.6%(93)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(90)
Arab0.5%(85)
Russian0.3%(46)
Lebanese0.3%(44)
Palestinian0.3%(41)
Croatian0.2%(36)
Czech0.2%(35)
Danish0.2%(31)
Hungarian0.2%(30)
Austrian0.2%(29)
British0.2%(27)
Serbian0.2%(24)
Finnish0.1%(19)
Latvian0.1%(18)
Armenian0.1%(13)
Ukrainian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.7%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 87.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−33%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.7%(823)
Married69.8%(2,777)
Widowed2.4%(97)
Divorced7%(280)
Women 15+
Never married15.8%(718)
Married63.2%(2,873)
Widowed10.8%(491)
Divorced10.2%(465)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Illinois?

Washington, Illinois has about 10,841 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Washington, Illinois?

The typical household in Washington, Illinois earns about $52,210 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, Illinois expensive?

In Washington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $98,200, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Illinois?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, Illinois?

About 4.1% of people in Washington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 742 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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