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Washington

Nebraska · 131 residents (2025 est.) · 0.209 sq mi
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Washington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,458. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 39% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
+57%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
947 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 603 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
−13%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:131 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
51931361782201990201020202024Washington
2024198
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,458
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,299
+159%since 2000
from $19,784 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.5%
+49.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
+42%since 2010
from 0.251 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade37.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
3.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score1.3%(2)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 99.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+91%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2012
from 6.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2017
from 84.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Nebraska?

Washington, Nebraska has about 198 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Nebraska?

The typical household in Washington, Nebraska earns about $106,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, Nebraska expensive?

In Washington, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $209,100.

How educated are people in Washington, Nebraska?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, Nebraska?

About 6.6% of people in Washington, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 70 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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