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Missouri · 15,906 residents (2025 est.) · 9.951 sq mi
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Washington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,173. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,130
+14%since 2000
from 13,243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,520 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+20%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,906 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K13K14K16K1990201020202024Washington
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,173
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,762
+91%since 2000
from $22,360 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+13%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(12,890)
Black0.8%(112)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(88)
Asian0.4%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(631)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(13,877)
Black0.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(318)
Asian0.2%(28)
Other5.7%(869)
Diversity Score19.4%(2,932)
Diversity Score
19
+306%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
5.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.5%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Missouri?

Washington, Missouri has about 15,130 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Missouri?

The typical household in Washington, Missouri earns about $79,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, Missouri expensive?

In Washington, Missouri, the median home is worth about $231,800, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Missouri?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, Missouri?

About 7.9% of people in Washington, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,426 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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