Washington, IA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Washington, Iowa Summary
Life in Washington research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Washington over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Washington:
The population in Washington is 7,314.
The median home value in Washington is $191,094.
The median income in Washington is $56,536.
The cost of living in Washington is 93 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Washington is $927.
The unemployment rate in Washington is 4.7%.
The poverty rate in Washington is 15.0%.
The average high in Washington is 61.1° and the average low is 40.6°.
Washington SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Washington, IA Crime Report
Crime in Washington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Washington. Key points include:
There were 151 total crimes in Washington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Washington is 2,091.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Washington is 221.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Washington is 1,869.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Washington is -1.33% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Washington Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Washington / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 151 | 2,091.1 | 1,540.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 221.6 | 243.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 18.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 193.9 | 187.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 135 | 1,869.5 | 1,296.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 20 | 277.0 | 199.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 112 | 1,551.0 | 962.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 41.5 | 135.1 | 259.0 |
Washington, IA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Washington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Washington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:
The cost of living in Washington is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Washington is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Washington is $191,094.
The median income in Washington is $56,536.
Washington's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Washington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Washington | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 72 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 94 | 100 | |
Washington, IA Weather
The average high in Washington is 61.1° and the average low is 40.6°.
There are 68.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.6 inches of precipitation each year with 24.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Washington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Washington, IA Photos
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Washington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Washington
The current population in Washington is 7,314. The population has increased 0.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,314 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 7,329 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 7,314 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 7,318 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 7,313 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 7,345 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 7,358 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 7,368 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 7,348 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 7,315 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 7,305 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 7,277 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 7,277 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 7,261 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Washington
Washington is:
84.0% White with 6,143 White residents.
1.0% African American with 71 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 79 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 212 Two Or More residents.
11.1% Hispanic with 809 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Washington | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.0% | 83.1% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.0% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 11.1% | 7.0% | 19.0% |
Gender in Washington
Washington is 53.4% female with 3,907 female residents.
Washington is 46.6% male with 3,407 male residents.
| Gender | Washington | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Washington for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Washington completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Washington completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Washington completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Washington completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Washington completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Washington completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Washington completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Washington completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Washington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Washington | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Washington, Iowa
3.4% of households in Washington earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Washington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in Washington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.3% of households in Washington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.2% of households in Washington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.7% of households in Washington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Washington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.9% of households in Washington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.8% of households in Washington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.8% of households in Washington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Washington | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 7.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.2% | 11.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.7% | 17.8% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 14.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.9% | 18.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.8% | 8.4% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 8.0% | 12.6% |
