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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

10,841
+7%since 1990
from 10,099 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,268 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,181 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+10%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K11K13K15K17K1990201020202024Washington
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$98,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$534
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
78.5%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
21.5% rent
1.9
+21%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(10,018)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(28)
Asian0.4%(42)
Diversity Score2.7%(270)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(10,620)
Black0.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(73)
Asian0.4%(46)
Diversity Score3.4%(367)
3
+27%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
9.4%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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

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