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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Washington

Pennsylvania · 15,864 residents · 2.929 sq mi
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Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,600. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,864
+4%vs 2000
vs 15,268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,416 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 5,213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$16,365
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,764 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,492
−36%vs 2000
vs $14,818 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.5%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$321
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $420 in 2000
US average: $450
45.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.3% in 2000
54.3% rent
2.5
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(12,439)
Black14.5%(2,214)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(144)
Asian0.4%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.7%(5,294)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(13,715)
Black13.1%(2,071)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(70)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other0.4%(58)
Diversity Score30.3%(4,803)
30
−13%vs 2000
vs 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.5%
−11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Pennsylvania?

Washington, Pennsylvania has about 15,864 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Washington, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Washington, Pennsylvania earns about $16,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Washington, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $40,600, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Pennsylvania?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, Pennsylvania?

About 25.5% of people in Washington, 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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