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Washington

Utah · 18,761 residents · 36.125 sq mi
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Washington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,863. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 10,575 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $238,100. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,761
+129%since 2000
from 8,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
519 / sq mi
+129%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.0
−5%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K10K18K27K35K1990201020202024Washington
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,863
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,101
+50%since 2000
from $14,032 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,100
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+47%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(7,549)
Black0.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(384)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(1,068)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(16,412)
Black0.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,574)
Asian0.9%(165)
Other4.7%(883)
Diversity Score31.5%(5,910)
Diversity Score
32
+142%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+75%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Utah?

Washington, Utah has about 18,761 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Utah?

The typical household in Washington, Utah earns about $51,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, Utah expensive?

In Washington, Utah, the median home is worth about $238,100, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Utah?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, Utah?

About 11.7% of people in Washington, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,563 residents, a change of about 347 percent over that period.

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

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