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Washington

Illinois · 15,134 residents · 8.55 sq mi
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Washington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,861. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $162,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,134
+40%since 2000
from 10,841 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,770 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 1,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
−1%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K13K15K17K1990201020202024Washington
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,861
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,210 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,361
+17%since 2000
from $24,231 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+42%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(10,620)
Black0.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(73)
Asian0.4%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(367)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(14,436)
Black0.5%(76)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(248)
Asian1%(152)
Other2%(304)
Diversity Score12.4%(1,874)
Diversity Score
12
+266%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+80%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Illinois?

Washington, Illinois has about 15,134 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Illinois?

The typical household in Washington, Illinois earns about $60,861 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 $162,000, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Illinois?

About 34.6% 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 6.2% 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 5,035 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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