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Washington

Missouri · 13,982 residents · 9.951 sq mi
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Washington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,161. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
13,982
+6%since 2000
from 13,243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,405 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+10%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K13K14K16K1990201020202024Washington
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,161
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,919
+11%since 2000
from $22,360 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+48%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(13,334)
Black0.7%(93)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(299)
Asian0.5%(76)
Other0.7%(97)
Diversity Score9.9%(1,382)
Diversity Score
10
+107%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Missouri?

Washington, Missouri has about 13,982 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Missouri?

The typical household in Washington, Missouri earns about $46,161 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 $155,600, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Missouri?

About 25.7% 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 9.8% 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 3,278 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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