Washington, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
16,555
Unemployment
2.2%
Poverty
5.2%
Median Home
$186,900
Median Income
$78,608
Median Rent
$915
Washington SnackAbility
6
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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
Washington's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
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 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
