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Washington Boro

Pennsylvania · 721 residents · 1.927 sq mi
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Washington Boro is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,094. Population has fallen 28% since 2019, a loss of 278 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $196,300. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 51% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
721
−28%since 2019
from 999 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
374 / sq mi
−28%since 2019
from 518 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+26%since 2019
from 37.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4816227649051K201020202024Washington Boro
2024663
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,094
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $95,278 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,453
+4%since 2019
from $34,062 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 67.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $190,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
13.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+2%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(999)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(690)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(29)
Diversity Score17.9%(129)
Diversity Score
18
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 20.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 93.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+9%since 2019
from 21.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 93.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
Female
50.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania?

Washington Boro, Pennsylvania has about 721 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania earns about $96,094 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 $196,300.

How educated are people in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania?

About 19.3% 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 2.3% 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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