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Washington

Indiana · 11,509 residents · 6.67 sq mi
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Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,480. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
11,509
+1%since 2000
from 11,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,725 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
−1%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Washington
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,480
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,055 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,768
+24%since 2000
from $16,721 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(9,980)
Black1%(116)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,107)
Asian1.1%(122)
Other1%(113)
Diversity Score28.6%(3,295)
Diversity Score
29
+122%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Indiana?

Washington, Indiana has about 11,509 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Indiana?

The typical household in Washington, Indiana earns about $37,480 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 $74,100, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Indiana?

About 12.8% 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 17.9% 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 671 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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