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Washington

West Virginia · 1,151 residents · 4.247 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $162,500. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,151
−2%since 2000
from 1,170 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
271 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.7
+20%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7661K1K2K2K1990201020202024Washington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,118
+39%since 2000
from $25,209 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food16.3%
US avg: 2%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$978
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
15.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,077)
Black0.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score6.7%(78)
Diversity Score
7
+348%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
39.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, West Virginia?

Washington, West Virginia has about 1,151 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Washington, West Virginia expensive?

In Washington, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $978 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, West Virginia?

About 31.1% 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 7.5% 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 126 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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