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West Virginia · 1,139 residents · 4.247 sq mi
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Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $251,000. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,139
−3%since 2000
from 1,170 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
268 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.8
+32%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7661K1K2K2K1990201020202024Washington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,365
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,483 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,527
+116%since 2000
from $25,209 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+3%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+105%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,149)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score7.1%(80)
Diversity Score
7
+368%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+187%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.2%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
40.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+19.0 ptssince 2012
from 4.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2017
from 76.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, West Virginia?

Washington, West Virginia has about 1,139 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, West Virginia?

The typical household in Washington, West Virginia earns about $60,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, West Virginia expensive?

In Washington, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $251,000, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, West Virginia?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, West Virginia?

About 6.9% of people in Washington, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 114 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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