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Washington Boro

Pennsylvania · 729 residents · 1.927 sq mi
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Washington Boro is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,023. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $161,500. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
729
+3%vs 2011
vs 705 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
378 / sq mi
+3%vs 2011
vs 366 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
−4%vs 2011
vs 45.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4816227649051K201020202024Washington Boro
2024663
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,023
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $62,946 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,161
−10%vs 2011
vs $30,218 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.253
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.256 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade23.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $171,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,177 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−30.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.8% in 2011
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
−42.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−3%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(686)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(7)
Diversity Score6.6%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(712)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(37)
Diversity Score
5
−23%vs 2011
vs 7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 20.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.7%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
Female
58.6%
+9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania?

Washington Boro, Pennsylvania has about 729 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania earns about $61,023 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 $161,500, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania?

About 17.3% 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 6.4% of people in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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