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Washington

Indiana · 12,017 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 $40,080. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,017
+6%since 2000
from 11,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,802 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−2%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,080
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,055 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,738
+18%since 2000
from $16,721 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(9,124)
Black4.6%(555)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,770)
Asian0.7%(82)
Other6.3%(758)
Diversity Score52.8%(6,341)
Diversity Score
53
+309%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Indiana?

Washington, Indiana has about 12,017 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Indiana?

The typical household in Washington, Indiana earns about $40,080 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 $90,100, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Indiana?

About 12.6% 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 18.9% 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 1,179 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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