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Washington

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
35.055
State:
Iowa

Washington is located in Washington County, Iowa. Washington has a 2025 population of 45,454 . It is also the county seat of Washington County . Washington is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The average household income in Washington is $76,553 with a poverty rate of 31.38%. The median age in Washington is 22.4 years: 22.4 years for males, and 22.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 118.7 males.

45.5K
Total Population
1,297
Density (mi²)

Washington Population

Washington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington includes 80.76% White, 8.51% Asian, 3.35% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (80.76%)

Asian (8.51%)

Two or more races (5.15%)

Black or African American (3.35%)

Other race (1.67%)

Native American (0.39%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.17%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White36,70980.76%
Asian3,8678.51%
Two or more races2,3425.15%
Black or African American1,5233.35%
Other race7581.67%
Native American1790.39%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander760.17%

Washington Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington's average per capita income is $46,975. Household income levels show a median of $53,930. The poverty rate stands at 31.38%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$130,214-
Families$103,636$140,140
Households$53,930$76,553
Non Families$38,545$46,573

$46,975

Average Income

$53,930

Median Household Income

31.38%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)