Washington, IL Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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Overall SnackAbility

Jobs 8.5/10

Housing 8/10

Affordability 8.5/10

Diversity 4/10

Safety 8.5/10

Amenities 8.5/10

Education 9/10

Commute 8.5/10

Washington, IL Crime Report

Crime in Washington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Washington. Key points include:

There were 193 total crimes in Washington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Washington is 1,224.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Washington is 95.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Washington is 1,129.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Washington is -42.21% below the national average.

193
Total Crimes

-42.21%
Below National Average

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Crime In Washington Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Washington / 100k People	Illinois / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	193	1,224.6	2,004.4	2,119.2
Violent Crime	15	95.2	289.2	359.0
Murder	0	0.0	5.8	5.0
Robbery	1	6.3	90.2	61.0
Aggravated Assault	11	69.8	146.3	256.0
Property Crime	178	1,129.4	1,715.2	1,760.0
Burglary	16	101.5	290.5	229.0
Larceny	157	996.2	1,134.4	1,272.0
Car Theft	5	31.7	290.4	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

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 Illinois. Key points include:

The cost of living in Washington is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Washington is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Washington is $226,354.
The median income in Washington is $95,179.

102
Washington's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Higher Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Washington Comparison Table

Living Expense	Washington	Illinois	National Average
Overall	102	98	100
Services	96	99	100
Groceries	103	99	100
Health	101	96	100
Housing	103	101	100
Transportation	105	99	100
Utilities	101	101	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Washington, IL Weather

The average high in Washington is 61.7° and the average low is 41.5°.
There are 72.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.4 inches of precipitation each year with 23.2 inches of snow.

Stat	Washington
Average Annual High	61.7
Average Annual Low	41.5
Annual Precipitation Days	72.4
Average Annual Precipitation	37.4
Average Annual Snowfall	23.2

61.7°
Average High

72.4
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Washington, IL Photos

Photograph Showing The Damage To Houses And Trees In Washington Following The Tornado

Source: Wikipedia | GFDL

Rankings & Articles For Washington

Rankings

Ranks #64 in Richest Cities In Illinois

Rankings

Ranks #69 in Best Places To Live In Illinois

Rankings

Ranks #108 in Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois

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Map Of Washington, IL

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Washington Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Washington

The current population in Washington is 15,919. The population has increased 10.1% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	15,919	-0.2%
2023	15,946	-0.3%
2022	15,988	-0.1%
2021	16,008	-3.3%
2020	16,555	-0.1%
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

White 93.7% (14,914)

African American 0.4% (69)

American Indian 0.0% (0)

Asian 1.2% (188)

Hawaiian 0.0% (0)

Other 0.2% (26)

Two Or More 1.9% (299)

Hispanic 2.7% (423)

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Washington is:

93.7% White with 14,914 White residents.
0.4% African American with 69 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 188 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 26 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 299 Two Or More residents.
2.7% Hispanic with 423 Hispanic residents.

Race	Washington	IL	USA
White	93.7%	58.1%	57.4%
African American	0.4%	13.3%	11.9%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.5%
Asian	1.2%	5.9%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.4%	0.6%
Two Or More	1.9%	3.4%	4.3%
Hispanic	2.7%	18.8%	19.3%

Gender in Washington

Female 52.7% (8,392)

Male 47.3% (7,527)

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Washington is 52.7% female with 8,392 female residents.
Washington is 47.3% male with 7,527 male residents.

Gender	Washington	IL	USA
Female	52.7%	50.6%	50.5%
Male	47.3%	49.4%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Washington for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 1.0% (159)

9-12th Grade 1.0% (159)

High School / GED 22.0% (3,502)

Some College 20.0% (3,183)

Associate's Degree 12.0% (1,910)

Bachelor's Degree 28.0% (4,457)

Master's Degree 12.0% (1,910)

Professional Degree 2.0% (318)

Doctorate Degree 2.0% (318)

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1.0% of adults in Washington completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Washington completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Washington completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Washington completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Washington completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Washington completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Washington completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Washington completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Washington completed doctorate degree.

Education	Washington	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	5.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	1.0%	5.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	22.0%	25.0%	26.0%
Some College	20.0%	19.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	12.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	28.0%	23.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	12.0%	11.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Washington, Illinois

Less than $10,000 2.6% (40,764)

$10,000 to $14,999 1.7% (26,562)

$15,000 to $24,999 6.3% (100,200)

$25,000 to $34,999 3.0% (47,601)

$35,000 to $49,999 7.7% (122,817)

$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% (289,555)

$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% (190,670)

$100,000 to $149,999 22.0% (350,307)

$150,000 to $199,999 12.9% (205,923)

$200,000 or more 13.7% (217,495)

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2.6% of households in Washington earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Washington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.3% of households in Washington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.0% of households in Washington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.7% of households in Washington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.2% of households in Washington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in Washington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.0% of households in Washington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.9% of households in Washington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.7% of households in Washington earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Washington	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	2.6%	5.4%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	1.7%	3.2%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.3%	5.9%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	3.0%	6.3%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	7.7%	9.7%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.2%	14.8%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.0%	12.6%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	22.0%	18.0%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	12.9%	10.1%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	13.7%	13.8%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

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