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Washington

Utah · 27,993 residents · 36.125 sq mi
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Washington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,389. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 19,807 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $330,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,993
+242%since 2000
from 8,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
775 / sq mi
+242%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+12%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K10K18K27K35K1990201020202024Washington
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,389
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,137
+150%since 2000
from $14,032 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,700
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,168
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(23,413)
Black0.4%(121)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(2,700)
Asian1%(291)
Other4.6%(1,296)
Diversity Score35%(9,799)
Diversity Score
35
+168%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Utah?

Washington, Utah has about 27,993 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Utah?

The typical household in Washington, Utah earns about $75,389 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 $330,700, and the typical rent is about $1,168 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Utah?

About 33.0% 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 6.2% 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 23,795 residents, a change of about 567 percent over that period.

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

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