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Washington Overview

3,742
TOTAL POPULATION
1,799
MALE POPULATION
1,943
FEMALE POPULATION
92.59
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
52.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,604
PER CAPITA INCOME
$61,900
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$48,235
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.55
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,711
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Washington Area Codes

Race in Washington

The most populous races in Washington are Black / African American (1,985 | 53.0%), White / Caucasian (1,506 | 40.3%), and Two or more Races (214 | 5.7%).
Race in Washington
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1,98553.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1263.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,50640.3%
Two or more Races2145.7%
Some other Race371.0%
Total3,742100.0%

Ancestry in Washington

The most populous ancestries reported in Washington are English (502 | 13.4%), German (181 | 4.8%), American (147 | 3.9%), Irish (90 | 2.4%), and Puerto Rican (82 | 2.2%), together accounting for 26.8% of all Washington residents.
Ancestry in Washington
Ancestry# Population% Population
African471.3%
American1473.9%
Burmese140.4%
Cuban120.3%
Dutch60.2%
English50213.4%
European721.9%
French350.9%
German1814.8%
Irish902.4%
Mexican320.9%
Nigerian120.3%
Puerto Rican822.2%
Scotch-Irish280.7%
Scottish310.8%
Subsaharan African591.6%
Welsh100.3%
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Immigrants in Washington

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Washington came from Central America (16 | 0.4%), Latin America (16 | 0.4%), and Mexico (16 | 0.4%), together accounting for 1.3% of all Washington residents.
Immigrants in Washington
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America160.4%
Latin America160.4%
Mexico160.4%
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Sex and Age in Washington

Sex and Age in Washington

The most populous age groups in Washington are 60 to 64 Years (164 | 9.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (203 | 10.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Washington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years100 (5.6%)70 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Years97 (5.4%)127 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Years41 (2.3%)66 (3.4%)
15 to 19 Years106 (5.9%)70 (3.6%)
20 to 24 Years129 (7.2%)24 (1.2%)
25 to 29 Years150 (8.3%)97 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years145 (8.1%)107 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Years58 (3.2%)149 (7.7%)
40 to 44 Years49 (2.7%)69 (3.5%)
45 to 49 Years36 (2.0%)78 (4.0%)
50 to 54 Years120 (6.7%)140 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years152 (8.5%)195 (10.0%)
60 to 64 Years164 (9.1%)203 (10.4%)
65 to 69 Years148 (8.2%)127 (6.5%)
70 to 74 Years130 (7.2%)116 (6.0%)
75 to 79 Years90 (5.0%)93 (4.8%)
80 to 84 Years31 (1.7%)103 (5.3%)
85 Years and over53 (2.9%)109 (5.6%)
Total1,799 (100.0%)1,943 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Washington

Median Family Size in Washington

The median family size in Washington is 2.90 persons per family, with single female/mother families (318 | 33.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.98 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (103 | 10.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.58 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Washington
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple523 (55.4%)2.91
Single Male/Father103 (10.9%)2.58
Single Female/Mother318 (33.7%)2.98
Total Families944 (100.0%)2.90

Median Household Size in Washington

The median household size in Washington is 2.11 persons per household, with single female/mother households (318 | 18.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.11 persons per household. non-family households (778 | 45.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Washington
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple523 (30.4%)2.91
Single Male/Father103 (6.0%)2.58
Single Female/Mother318 (18.5%)3.11
Non-family778 (45.2%)1.10
Total Households1,722 (100.0%)2.11

Household Size by Marriage Status in Washington

Out of a total of 1,722 households in Washington, 944 (54.8%) are family households, while 778 (45.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 567, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 705.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Washington
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-705 (40.9%)
2-Person Households567 (32.9%)73 (4.2%)
3-Person Households233 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households99 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households39 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total944 (54.8%)778 (45.2%)

Female Fertility in Washington

Fertility by Age in Washington

Average fertility rate in Washington is 77.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 202.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Washington
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years46 (100.0%)202.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total46 (100.0%)77.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Washington

28.3% of women with births (46) in Washington are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 71.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 71.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Washington
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years13 (28.3%)33 (71.7%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (28.3%)33 (71.7%)

Fertility by Education in Washington

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Washington
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree33 (71.7%)270.0
Bachelor's Degree13 (28.3%)86.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total46 (100.0%)77.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Washington

71.7% of women with births in Washington are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Washington
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (28.3%)33 (71.7%)

Income in Washington

Income Overview in Washington

Per Capita Income in Washington is $35,604, while median incomes of families and households are $61,900 and $48,235 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,742$35,604
Median Family Income944$61,900
Mean Family Income944$104,888
Median Household Income1,722$48,235
Mean Household Income1,722$75,807
Income Deficit944$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,74228.46%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,74271.54¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,7420.55

Earnings by Sex in Washington

Average Earnings in Washington are $32,390, $42,750 for men and $30,585 for women, a difference of 28.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Washington
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male886 (50.1%)$42,750
Female883 (49.9%)$30,585
Total1,769 (100.0%)$32,390

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Washington

The most common earnings brackets in Washington are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (127 | 14.3%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (163 | 18.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Washington
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less24 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99922 (2.5%)11 (1.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49944 (5.0%)9 (1.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99925 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49910 (1.1%)124 (14.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99939 (4.4%)50 (5.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49919 (2.1%)7 (0.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99936 (4.1%)5 (0.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49919 (2.1%)46 (5.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99921 (2.4%)22 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999101 (11.4%)153 (17.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99940 (4.5%)163 (18.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99923 (2.6%)14 (1.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99938 (4.3%)117 (13.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99932 (3.6%)42 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)12 (1.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99984 (9.5%)30 (3.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999101 (11.4%)21 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999127 (14.3%)12 (1.4%)
$100,000+81 (9.1%)45 (5.1%)
Total886 (100.0%)883 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Washington

Average earnings in Washington are $49,620 for men and $32,399 for women, a difference of 34.7%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $76,359, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,544. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $44,773, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $29,531.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Washington
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$36,544$29,531
College or Associate's Degree$76,359$40,145
Bachelor's Degree$68,264$41,284
Graduate Degree--
Total$49,620$32,399

Family Income in Washington

Family Income Brackets in Washington

According to the Washington family income data, there are 208 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 10 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Washington
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000424.4%
$10,000 to $14,999101.1%
$15,000 to $24,999283.0%
$25,000 to $34,99915216.1%
$35,000 to $49,99910511.1%
$50,000 to $74,99920021.2%
$75,000 to $99,99910611.2%
$100,000 to $149,99920822.0%
$150,000 to $199,999283.0%
$200,000+656.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Washington

4-person families (106 | 11.2%) account for the highest median family income in Washington with $109,848 per family, while 2-person families (600 | 63.6%) have the highest median income of $30,134 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Washington
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families600 (63.6%)$60,267
3-Person Families200 (21.2%)$71,842
4-Person Families106 (11.2%)$109,848
5-Person Families32 (3.4%)$0
6-Person Families6 (0.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total944 (100.0%)$61,900

Family Income by Number of Earners in Washington

The median family income in Washington is $61,900, with families comprising 3+ earners (85) having the highest median family income of $134,653, while families with 1 earner (393) have the lowest median family income of $41,205, accounting for 9.0% and 41.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Washington
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners156 (16.5%)$41,389
1 Earner393 (41.6%)$41,205
2 Earners310 (32.8%)$78,068
3+ Earners85 (9.0%)$134,653
Total944 (100.0%)$61,900

Household Income in Washington

Household Income Brackets in Washington

With 291 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Washington, accounting for 16.9% of all households. In contrast, only 28 households (1.6%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Washington
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00018810.9%
$10,000 to $14,999603.5%
$15,000 to $24,99925014.5%
$25,000 to $34,99918810.9%
$35,000 to $49,99920111.7%
$50,000 to $74,99926515.4%
$75,000 to $99,99918810.9%
$100,000 to $149,99929116.9%
$150,000 to $199,999281.6%
$200,000+653.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Washington

The median household income in Washington is $48,235, with the highest median household income of $83,722 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 301 households (17.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 77 households (4.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Washington
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years77 (4.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years301 (17.5%)$83,722
45 to 64 Years667 (38.7%)$60,076
65+ Years677 (39.3%)$38,264
Total1,722 (100.0%)$48,235

Poverty in Washington

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Washington

With 14.8% poverty level for males and 13.2% for females among the residents of Washington, 18 to 24 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 77 males (55.8%) and 100 females (62.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Washington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (13.0%)18 (25.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)100 (62.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years77 (55.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years52 (19.3%)21 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.4%)
45 to 54 Years16 (10.3%)21 (9.6%)
55 to 64 Years84 (26.6%)7 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)21 (9.0%)
75 Years and over15 (9.1%)62 (21.2%)
Total257 (14.8%)253 (13.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Washington

According to the poverty statistics in Washington, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Washington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years87 (87.0%)52 (74.3%)
5 Years74 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years64 (100.0%)61 (37.9%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
15 Years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years69 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years61 (44.2%)90 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years217 (80.7%)183 (89.7%)
35 to 44 Years107 (100.0%)207 (98.6%)
45 to 54 Years140 (89.7%)197 (90.4%)
55 to 64 Years232 (73.4%)391 (98.2%)
65 to 74 Years268 (100.0%)212 (91.0%)
75 Years and over150 (90.9%)230 (78.8%)
Total1,481 (85.2%)1,659 (86.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Washington

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Washington show that 1.1% or 6 of the total 523 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Washington
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children402 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total517 (98.9%)6 (1.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Washington

According to the poverty data in Washington, 18.4% or 19 single-father households and 10.4% or 33 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (18.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (45.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Washington
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children19 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)33 (45.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (18.4%)33 (10.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Washington

The poverty data for Washington shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (1.1%) and 52 of the single-parent households (12.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 household (45.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Washington
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)19 (5.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)33 (45.8%)
3 or 4 Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (1.1%)52 (12.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Washington

Employment by Class of Employer in Washington

Among the 1,658 employed individuals in Washington, private company employees (874 | 52.7%), local government employees (281 | 17.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (182 | 11.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Washington
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees87452.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)452.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1398.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations18211.0%
Local Government Employees28117.0%
State Government Employees664.0%
Federal Government Employees281.7%
Unpaid Family Workers432.6%
Total1,658100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Washington

According to the labor force statistics for Washington, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,229), 53.0% or 1,711 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 38 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 83.7% or 272 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.7% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Washington
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years102 (62.2%)15 (14.7%)
20 to 24 Years61 (39.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years194 (78.5%)23 (11.8%)
30 to 34 Years153 (60.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years272 (83.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years247 (66.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years249 (71.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years236 (64.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years183 (35.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,711 (53.0%)38 (2.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Washington

According to labor force statistics for Washington, 70.7% of individuals (1,352) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,912) are in the labor force, with 1.6% or 22 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.5% or 321 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 27.8% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Washington
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School79 (39.3%)56 (27.8%)
High School Diploma666 (71.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree285 (72.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher321 (82.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,352 (70.7%)31 (1.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Washington

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Washington are Community & Social Service (142 | 8.5%), Management (135 | 8.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (70 | 4.2%), Education Instruction & Library (65 | 3.9%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (39 | 2.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Washington

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Washington, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Washington
OccupationMaleFemale
Management66 (48.9%)69 (51.1%)
Business & Financial22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science14 (56.0%)11 (44.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 59 (41.5%)83 (58.5%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support11 (45.8%)13 (54.2%)
Education Instruction & Library9 (13.9%)56 (86.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating19 (27.1%)51 (72.9%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total (Category)180 (45.7%)214 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)820 (49.2%)847 (50.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Washington are Food Preparation & Serving (161 | 9.7%), Personal Care & Service (92 | 5.5%), Healthcare Support (67 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (59 | 3.5%), and Law Enforcement (36 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Washington

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Washington, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Security & Protection (84.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (59.0%), Personal Care & Service (58.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (39.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Washington
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support50 (74.6%)17 (25.4%)
Security & Protection50 (84.8%)9 (15.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention14 (60.9%)9 (39.1%)
Law Enforcement36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving66 (41.0%)95 (59.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service38 (41.3%)54 (58.7%)
Total (Category)222 (55.9%)175 (44.1%)
Total (Overall)820 (49.2%)847 (50.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Washington are Office & Administration (230 | 13.8%), and Sales & Related (168 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Washington

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Washington
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related52 (30.9%)116 (69.1%)
Office & Administration14 (6.1%)216 (93.9%)
Total (Category)66 (16.6%)332 (83.4%)
Total (Overall)820 (49.2%)847 (50.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Washington are Construction & Extraction (41 | 2.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (40 | 2.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Washington

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Washington
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction29 (70.7%)12 (29.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)69 (85.2%)12 (14.8%)
Total (Overall)820 (49.2%)847 (50.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Washington are Production (244 | 14.6%), Transportation (84 | 5.0%), and Material Moving (69 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Washington

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Washington
OccupationMaleFemale
Production151 (61.9%)93 (38.1%)
Transportation77 (91.7%)7 (8.3%)
Material Moving55 (79.7%)14 (20.3%)
Total (Category)283 (71.3%)114 (28.7%)
Total (Overall)820 (49.2%)847 (50.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Washington

Employment Industries in Washington

The major employment industries in Washington include Manufacturing (346 | 20.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (190 | 11.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (185 | 11.1%), Educational Services (165 | 9.9%), and Retail Trade (163 | 9.8%).
Employment Industries in Washington

Employment Industries by Sex in Washington

The Washington industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (81.8%), Finance & Insurance (69.6%), and Administrative & Support (69.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Washington
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction26 (68.4%)12 (31.6%)
Manufacturing226 (65.3%)120 (34.7%)
Wholesale Trade9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade91 (55.8%)72 (44.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing47 (87.0%)7 (13.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information18 (58.1%)13 (41.9%)
Finance & Insurance14 (30.4%)32 (69.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific34 (32.1%)72 (67.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support4 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)
Educational Services30 (18.2%)135 (81.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance86 (45.3%)104 (54.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services71 (38.4%)114 (61.6%)
Public Administration66 (45.5%)79 (54.5%)
Total820 (49.2%)847 (50.8%)

Education in Washington

School Enrollment in Washington

The most common levels of schooling among the 611 students in Washington are elementary school (175 | 28.6%), high school (112 | 18.3%), and kindergarten (110 | 18.0%).
School Enrollment in Washington
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool386.2%
Kindergarten11018.0%
Elementary School17528.6%
Middle School467.5%
High School11218.3%
College / Undergraduate274.4%
Graduate / Professional10316.9%
Total611100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Washington

Out of a total of 611 students who are enrolled in schools in Washington, 117 (19.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 494 (80.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 68 (80.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 38 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Washington
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old217 (96.9%)7 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds100 (93.5%)7 (6.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds72 (84.7%)13 (15.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds10 (31.2%)22 (68.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds16 (19.1%)68 (80.9%)
35 Years and over26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total494 (80.9%)117 (19.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Washington

Business (162 | 30.2%), education (74 | 13.8%), liberal arts & history (68 | 12.7%), arts & humanities (49 | 9.1%), and visual & performing arts (37 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 537 individuals in Washington who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Washington
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics112.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural275.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology152.8%
Social Sciences315.8%
Engineering61.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology295.4%
Business16230.2%
Education7413.8%
Literature & Languages285.2%
Liberal Arts & History6812.7%
Visual & Performing Arts376.9%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities499.1%
Total537100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Washington

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Washington

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Washington are males with 1 vehicle (342, accounting for 42.2%) and females with 1 vehicle (285, making up 40.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Washington
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle21 (2.6%)24 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle342 (42.2%)285 (33.8%)
2 Vehicles174 (21.4%)220 (26.1%)
3 Vehicles144 (17.8%)223 (26.5%)
4 Vehicles130 (16.0%)91 (10.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total811 (100.0%)843 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Washington

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Washington are 5 to 9 minutes (405 commuters, 25.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (224 commuters, 14.1%), and 60 to 89 minutes (182 commuters, 11.5%).
Commute Time in Washington
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes18111.4%
5 to 9 Minutes40525.5%
10 to 14 Minutes22414.1%
15 to 19 Minutes925.8%
20 to 24 Minutes16110.1%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1117.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes130.8%
45 to 59 Minutes1499.4%
60 to 89 Minutes18211.5%
90 or more Minutes704.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Washington

The most common commute times in Washington are 10 to 14 minutes (195 commuters, 24.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (245 commuters, 31.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Washington
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes117 (14.4%)64 (8.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes160 (19.7%)245 (31.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes195 (24.0%)29 (3.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes58 (7.1%)34 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes32 (4.0%)129 (16.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes54 (6.7%)57 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes9 (1.1%)4 (0.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes53 (6.5%)96 (12.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes95 (11.7%)87 (11.2%)
90 or more Minutes38 (4.7%)32 (4.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Washington

The most frequent times of departure to work in Washington are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (120, 14.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (133, 17.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Washington
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM67 (8.3%)3 (0.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM22 (2.7%)18 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM22 (2.7%)22 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM87 (10.7%)90 (11.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM119 (14.7%)121 (15.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM94 (11.6%)133 (17.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM120 (14.8%)122 (15.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM58 (7.1%)71 (9.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM33 (4.1%)33 (4.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM53 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)19 (2.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM21 (2.6%)17 (2.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM115 (14.2%)128 (16.5%)
Total811 (100.0%)777 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Washington

Occupancy by Ownership in Washington

Of the total 1,722 dwellings in Washington, owner-occupied units account for 1,106 (64.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 616 (35.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Washington
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,10664.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units61635.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,722100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Washington

Occupancy by Household Size in Washington
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household70540.9%
2-Person Household64037.2%
3-Person Household23313.5%
4+ Person Household1448.4%
Total Housing Units1,722100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Washington

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Washington
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household382 (54.2%)323 (45.8%)
2-Person Household463 (72.3%)177 (27.7%)
3-Person Household155 (66.5%)78 (33.5%)
4+ Person Household106 (73.6%)38 (26.4%)
Total Housing Units1,106 (64.2%)616 (35.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Washington

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Washington
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School55 (35.9%)98 (64.0%)
High School Diploma616 (65.6%)323 (34.4%)
College/Associate Degree255 (69.9%)110 (30.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher180 (67.9%)85 (32.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Washington

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Washington
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20311.8%
35 to 44 Years17510.2%
45 to 54 Years25514.8%
55 to 64 Years41223.9%
65 to 74 Years36721.3%
75 to 84 Years27516.0%
85 Years and Over352.0%
Total1,722100.0%

Housing Finances in Washington

Median Income by Occupancy in Washington

Median Income by Occupancy in Washington
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,106 (64.2%)$49,779
Renter-Occupied616 (35.8%)$41,932
Average1,722 (100.0%)$48,235

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Washington

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Washington
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00022 (2.0%)108 (17.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99957 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99950 (4.5%)10 (1.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99962 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999109 (9.9%)79 (12.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999110 (10.0%)77 (12.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999146 (13.2%)55 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999208 (18.8%)57 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99964 (5.8%)124 (20.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999193 (17.4%)98 (15.9%)
$150,000 or more85 (7.7%)8 (1.3%)
Total1,106 (100.0%)616 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Washington

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Washington
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30046 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499311 (28.1%)77 (12.5%)
$500 to $799227 (20.5%)197 (32.0%)
$800 to $99952 (4.7%)125 (20.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499271 (24.5%)127 (20.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999108 (9.8%)17 (2.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49946 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99926 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more19 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,106 (100.0%)616 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Washington

Housing Structures in Washington

Housing Structures in Washington
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,25672.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments18410.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments271.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments191.1%
10 or more Apartments452.6%
Mobile Home / Other19111.1%
Total1,722100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Washington

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Washington
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached958 (76.3%)298 (23.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)184 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7 (25.9%)20 (74.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other141 (73.8%)50 (26.2%)
Total1,106 (64.2%)616 (35.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Washington

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Washington
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)109 (17.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms420 (38.0%)318 (51.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms424 (38.3%)178 (28.9%)
8 or more Rooms262 (23.7%)11 (1.8%)
Total1,106 (100.0%)616 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Washington

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Washington
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas753 (68.1%)224 (36.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas17 (1.5%)9 (1.5%)
Electricity292 (26.4%)383 (62.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels44 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,106 (100.0%)616 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Washington

Household Vehicle Usage in Washington
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle78 (7.0%)63 (10.2%)
1 Vehicle464 (41.9%)362 (58.8%)
2 Vehicles318 (28.7%)65 (10.5%)
3 or more Vehicles246 (22.2%)126 (20.4%)
Total1,106 (100.0%)616 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Washington

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Washington

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units641465
Median Property Value$84,400$115,100
Median Household Income$29,484$57
Monthly Housing Costs$478$13
Real Estate Taxes$919$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Washington

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Washington
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000232 (36.2%)11 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999234 (36.5%)210 (45.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999119 (18.6%)148 (31.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99911 (1.7%)74 (15.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99929 (4.5%)13 (2.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)9 (1.9%)
$1,000,000 or more16 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total641 (100.0%)465 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Washington

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Washington
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00068 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999210 (32.8%)11 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99970 (10.9%)11 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99969 (10.8%)40 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999107 (16.7%)77 (16.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99958 (9.0%)101 (21.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99931 (4.8%)6 (1.3%)
$150,000 or more28 (4.4%)162 (34.8%)
Total641 (100.0%)465 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Washington

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Washington
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x300 (46.8%)72,171 (15,520.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x114 (17.8%)203 (43.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x61 (9.5%)168 (36.1%)
4.0x or more166 (25.9%)34 (7.3%)
Total641 (100.0%)465 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Washington

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Washington
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800210 (32.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499253 (39.5%)14 (3.0%)
$800 to $1,499150 (23.4%)147 (31.6%)
Total641 (100.0%)465 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Washington

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Washington

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Washington
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years233 (91.4%)22 (8.6%)
6 to 18 Years259 (76.2%)81 (23.8%)
19 to 25 Years219 (81.4%)50 (18.6%)
26 to 34 Years210 (50.5%)206 (49.5%)
35 to 44 Years241 (76.0%)76 (24.0%)
45 to 54 Years278 (74.3%)96 (25.7%)
55 to 64 Years611 (85.6%)103 (14.4%)
65 to 74 Years501 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older457 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,009 (82.6%)634 (17.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Washington

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Washington
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born233 (91.4%)22 (8.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen259 (76.2%)81 (23.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen219 (81.4%)50 (18.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Washington

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Washington
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000522 (72.8%)195 (27.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999654 (88.0%)89 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999480 (80.8%)114 (19.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999291 (73.5%)105 (26.5%)
$100,000 and over1,048 (89.5%)123 (10.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Washington

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Washington
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6183 (71.8%)50 (19.6%)
6 to 18 Years87 (25.6%)172 (50.6%)
19 to 25 Years59 (21.9%)160 (59.5%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)210 (50.5%)
35 to 44 Years82 (25.9%)182 (57.4%)
45 to 54 Years77 (20.6%)201 (53.7%)
55 to 64 Years141 (19.8%)513 (71.9%)
65 to 74 Years445 (88.8%)224 (44.7%)
75 Years and over457 (100.0%)143 (31.3%)
Total1,531 (42.0%)1,855 (50.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Washington

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Washington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years34 (8.5%)11 (3.7%)
35 to 64 Years42 (7.2%)137 (16.6%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.4%)94 (40.3%)
75 Years and over107 (64.8%)136 (46.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Washington

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Washington: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (3.7%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over75 (45.5%)24 (8.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Washington: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.7%)18 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over23 (13.9%)46 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Washington: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years34 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (3.5%)66 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (3.0%)11 (3.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Washington: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (2.4%)97 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.4%)50 (21.5%)
75 Years and over60 (36.4%)124 (42.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Washington: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.7%)36 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)45 (19.3%)
75 Years and over5 (3.0%)11 (3.8%)

Technology Access in Washington

Computing Device Access in Washington

Computing Device Access in Washington
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop88951.6%
Smartphone93754.4%
Tablet64437.4%
No Computing Device63536.9%
Total1,722100.0%

Internet Access in Washington

Internet Access in Washington
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home59034.3%
Cellular Data Only23913.9%
Satellite Internet1056.1%
No Internet85649.7%
Total1,722100.0%

Washington Summary

Washington, Georgia is a small city located in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States. It is the county seat of Wilkes County and is located approximately 70 miles east of Atlanta. The city has a population of 4,295 as of the 2010 census.

History

Washington was founded in 1780 by James Edward Oglethorpe, the founder of the colony of Georgia. The city was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. The city was originally a trading post and was the site of the first county court in Wilkes County.
In the early 19th century, Washington became a center of cotton production and was home to several large plantations. During the Civil War, the city was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Washington in 1864. After the war, the city experienced a period of economic decline, but in the late 19th century, it began to experience a period of growth and development.

Geography

Washington is located in Wilkes County, Georgia, at the intersection of U.S. Route 78 and Georgia State Route 17. The city is situated at the confluence of the Broad and Little Rivers. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land.

Economy

Washington’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large manufacturing plants, including a plant owned by the Georgia-Pacific Corporation. The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Washington was 4,295. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 22.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Washington, Georgia is a small city located in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States. It is the county seat of Wilkes County and is located approximately 70 miles east of Atlanta. The city has a population of 4,295 as of the 2010 census. Washington was founded in 1780 by James Edward Oglethorpe and was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. The city’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing, and it is home to several large manufacturing plants. The racial makeup of the city is 73.3% White, 22.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Washington?
Total Population of Washington is 3,742.
What is the Total Male Population of Washington?
Total Male Population of Washington is 1,799.
What is the Total Female Population of Washington?
Total Female Population of Washington is 1,943.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Washington?
There are 92.59 Males per 100 Females in Washington.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Washington?
There are 108.00 Females per 100 Males in Washington.
What is the Median Population Age in Washington?
Median Population Age in Washington is 52.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Washington
Average Family Size in Washington is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Washington
Average Household Size in Washington is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Washington?
Per Capita income in Washington is $35,604.
What is the Median Family Income in Washington?
Median Family Income in Washington is $61,900.
What is the Median Household income in Washington?
Median Household Income in Washington is $48,235.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Washington?
Income or Wage Gap in Washington is 28.5%.
Women in Washington earn 71.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Washington?
Inequality or Gini Index in Washington is 0.55.
How Large is the Labor Force in Washington?
There are 1,711 People in the Labor Forcein in Washington.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Washington?
53.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Washington.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Washington?
Unemployment Rate in Washington is 2.2%.