Washington, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

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Updated: 2022-04-08
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Washington, Illinois Info Snack

Population
16,555
Unemployment
2.2%
Poverty
5.2%
Median Home
$186,900
Median Income
$78,608
Median Rent
$915

Washington SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
4
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
8.5

Washington, IL Cost Of Living

95
Washington's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Washington Illinois National Average
Overall 95 98 100
Services 91 95 100
Groceries 94 97 100
Health 91 99 100
Housing 89 96 100
Transportation 103 105 100
Utilities 100 94 100

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Rankings for Washington in Illinois

Map Of Washington, IL

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Population over time in Washington

Year Population % Change
2020 16,555 -0.0%
2019 16,556 1.2%
2018 16,359 1.6%
2017 16,102 1.8%
2016 15,824 1.9%
2015 15,525 1.1%
2014 15,362 2.1%
2013 15,052 2.0%
2012 14,755 2.1%
2011 14,456 -

Race / Ethnicity in Washington

White
93.9% (15,538)
African American
0.4% (64)
American Indian
0.1% (20)
Asian
1.4% (230)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.0% (324)
Hispanic
2.3% (379)
Race Washington IL USA
White 93.9% 60.8% 60.1%
African American 0.4% 13.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 5.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 2.0% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 2.3% 17.2% 18.2%

Gender in Washington

Female
52.6% (8,715)
Male
47.4% (7,840)
Gender Washington IL USA
Female 52.6% 50.9% 50.8%
Male 47.4% 49.1% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Washington for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (165)
9-12th Grade
2.0% (331)
High School / GED
23.0% (3,807)
Some College
23.0% (3,807)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (1,655)
Bachelor's Degree
28.0% (4,635)
Master's Degree
10.0% (1,655)
Professional Degree
2.0% (331)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (165)
Education Washington IL USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 2.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 23.0% 26.0% 27.0%
Some College 23.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 28.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 10.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Washington, Illinois

Less than $10,000
1.4% (23,977)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (63,237)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.4% (105,395)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.4% (122,522)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.3% (154,140)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.1% (316,186)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.7% (260,063)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.4% (354,128)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.8% (128,319)
$200,000 or more
7.7% (127,528)
Income Washington IL USA
Less than $10,000 1.4% 6.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 3.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.4% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.4% 8.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.3% 11.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.1% 16.7% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.7% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.4% 16.6% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.8% 7.8% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 7.7% 8.8% 8.3%

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