Washington, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
16,567
Unemployment
2.9%
Poverty
3.6%
Median Home
$180,900
Median Income
$76,508
Median Rent
$947
Washington SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
4
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
8.5
Washington, IL Crime Report
195
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,154.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-53.40%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Washington / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 195 | 1,154.1 | 2,253.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 27 | 159.8 | 406.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.9 | 98.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 100.6 | 254.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 168 | 994.3 | 1,846.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 19 | 112.4 | 271.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 147 | 870.0 | 1,426.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 11.8 | 148.2 | 219.9 |
Washington, IL Cost Of Living
98
Washington's Overall Cost Of Living
Washington's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Washington | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
Washington, IL Photos
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL
Rankings for Washington in Illinois
Map Of Washington, IL
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Population over time in Washington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16,567 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 16,556 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 16,359 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 16,102 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 15,824 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 15,525 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 15,362 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 15,052 | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 14,755 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 14,456 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Washington
| Race | Washington | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 61.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.4% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 17.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Washington
| Gender | Washington | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Washington for adults over 25
| Education | Washington | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 21.0% | 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
| Income | Washington | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.0% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.0% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.7% | 16.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.0% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
