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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington

Kansas · 1,223 residents · 0.972 sq mi
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Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,529. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $39,200. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,223
−5%since 1990
from 1,291 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,258 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 1,328 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.0
−2%since 1990
from 47.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9901K1K1K1K1990201020202024Washington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,529
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,932 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,760
+64%since 1990
from $9,611 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$330
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $204 in 1990
US average: $602
75.9%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
24.1% rent
1.3
+13%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(91)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,205)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(20)
2
−77%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.1%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−3%since 1990
from 12.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Washington, Kansas?

Washington, Kansas has about 1,223 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Washington, Kansas?

The typical household in Washington, Kansas earns about $30,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, Kansas expensive?

In Washington, Kansas, the median home is worth about $39,200, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Kansas?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, Kansas?

About 10.5% of people in Washington, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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