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New Washington

Ohio · 873 residents · 1.339 sq mi
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New Washington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,583. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
873
−12%since 2000
from 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
652 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 737 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+13%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8469261K1K1K1990201020202024New Washington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,583
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,888
+78%since 2000
from $16,765 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(980)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(838)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.8%(16)
Diversity Score8.9%(78)
Diversity Score
9
+778%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+106%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Washington, Ohio?

New Washington, Ohio has about 873 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Washington, Ohio?

The typical household in New Washington, Ohio earns about $57,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Washington, Ohio expensive?

In New Washington, Ohio, the median home is worth about $90,700, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in New Washington, Ohio?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Washington, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Washington, Ohio?

About 10.3% of people in New Washington, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Washington, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, New Washington, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 180 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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