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Indiana · 12,991 residents (2025 est.) · 6.67 sq mi
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Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,331. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,200. Households here earn about 30% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,367
+9%since 2000
from 11,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,854 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
−1%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,991 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Washington
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,331
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,055 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,853
+61%since 2000
from $16,721 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
−1%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+46%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(10,660)
Black0.8%(93)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(472)
Asian0.4%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(1,470)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(9,394)
Black3.6%(447)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(1,440)
Asian0.5%(68)
Other8.2%(1,018)
Diversity Score50.2%(6,204)
Diversity Score
50
+288%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2017
from 58.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 88.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 10.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Indiana?

Washington, Indiana has about 12,367 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Indiana?

The typical household in Washington, Indiana earns about $50,331 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, Indiana expensive?

In Washington, Indiana, the median home is worth about $152,200, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Indiana?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, Indiana?

About 18.2% of people in Washington, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,529 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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