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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Washington

West Virginia · 1,025 residents · 4.247 sq mi
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Washington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,019. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $74,100. Households here earn about 78% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,025
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,170 in 2000
1990 – 2024
241 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
−14%vs 2000
vs 42.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7661K1K2K2K1990201020202024Washington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,019
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,483 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,221
−48%vs 2000
vs $25,209 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.5%
+7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$74,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $110,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$279
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $539 in 2000
US average: $450
89.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.1% in 2000
10.3% rent
2.0
−1%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,014)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(27)
3
+76%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.8%
−12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.9%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

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How many people live in Washington, West Virginia?

Washington, West Virginia has about 1,025 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington, West Virginia earns about $37,019 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 $74,100, and the typical rent is about $279 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, West Virginia?

About 15.1% 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 9.5% of people in Washington, West Virginia 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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