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Washington

Missouri · 14,500 residents · 9.951 sq mi
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Washington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,779. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $167,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
14,500
+9%since 2000
from 13,243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,457 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+17%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K13K14K16K1990201020202024Washington
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,779
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,863
+47%since 2000
from $22,360 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(13,267)
Black0.6%(85)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(399)
Asian0.8%(113)
Other2%(295)
Diversity Score15.1%(2,188)
Diversity Score
15
+216%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Missouri?

Washington, Missouri has about 14,500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Missouri?

The typical household in Washington, Missouri earns about $66,779 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 $167,500, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Missouri?

About 26.5% 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 6.5% 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 3,796 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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