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Washington, IN · 1 counties · 33,381 residents · 429.514 sq mi
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Washington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,381
+12%since 2000
from 29,820 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
−1%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K31K32K34K1990201020202024Washington
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,064 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,600
+47%since 2000
from $16,015 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(28,815)
Black0.4%(123)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(620)
Asian0.2%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(2,003)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(29,708)
Black1.9%(619)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(2,103)
Asian0.4%(132)
Other3.2%(1,061)
Diversity Score26.8%(8,932)
Segregation Score51.2%(17,075)
Diversity Score
27
+298%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
51
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.6%
−52.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

WashingtonCENTRAL12,991
What's inside

1 component county

Daviess CountyCENTRAL34,209
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, IN?

Washington, IN has about 33,381 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, IN?

The typical household in Washington, IN earns about $53,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, IN expensive?

In Washington, IN, the median home is worth about $139,800, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, IN?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, IN?

About 11.9% of people in Washington, IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, IN grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, IN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,848 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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