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Washington

Pennsylvania · 13,176 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 $47,771. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
13,176
−14%since 2000
from 15,268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,498 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 5,213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+4%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,771
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,764 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,309
+57%since 2000
from $14,818 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
57.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−16%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(9,416)
Black16%(2,105)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(464)
Asian1.2%(153)
Other7.2%(950)
Diversity Score56.2%(7,409)
Diversity Score
56
+62%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Pennsylvania?

Washington, Pennsylvania has about 13,176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Washington, Pennsylvania earns about $47,771 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 $100,100, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Pennsylvania?

About 20.1% 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 19.7% of people in Washington, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,688 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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