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Washington Boro

Pennsylvania · 663 residents · 1.927 sq mi
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Washington Boro is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $236,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 38% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
663
+1%since 2023
from 655 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
344 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 340 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+9%since 2023
from 34.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4816227649051K201020202024Washington Boro
2024663
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,292
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,333
+24%since 2023
from $43,780 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+24%since 2023
from 0.333 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $241,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
3.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−10%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(646)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(9)
Diversity Score3.4%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(657)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(6)
Diversity Score2.2%(15)
Diversity Score
2
−34%since 2023
from 3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 25.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
Female
48.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 86.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania?

Washington Boro, Pennsylvania has about 663 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania earns about $107,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington Boro, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Washington Boro, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $236,800.

How educated are people in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania?

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

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

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