CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington

West Virginia · 1,170 residents · 4.247 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Washington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,483. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $110,500. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 83% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,170
+14%since 1990
from 1,025 in 1990
1990 – 2024
275 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 241 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.2
+16%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7661K1K2K2K1990201020202024Washington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,483
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,019 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,209
+91%since 1990
from $13,221 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.3%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$110,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$539
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
92.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 89.7% in 1990
7.9% rent
2.0
+1%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,014)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(11)
Diversity Score2.7%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,149)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score1.5%(18)
2
−43%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.8%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.6%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Washington

Head to head

Compare Washington to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, West Virginia?

Washington, West Virginia has about 1,170 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington, West Virginia earns about $54,483 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 $110,500, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, West Virginia?

About 24.8% 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 2.3% 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 145 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →