Washington, Maine Population 2024

1,597

Washington is a city located in Maine. Washington has a 2024 population of 1,597. Washington is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually but its population has increased by 0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,593 in 2020.

The average household income in Washington is $76,542 with a poverty rate of 13.77%. The median age in Washington is 43.8 years: 45.5 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.

Washington Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington was:

  • White: 96.32%
  • Two or more races: 2.75%
  • Asian: 0.82%
  • Native American: 0.12%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
State
Maine
Land Area (mi²)
38.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
42.0/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
0.25% (4)
The current population of Washington, Maine is 1,597 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 1,593.

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,64896.32%
Two or more races472.75%
Asian140.82%
Native American20.12%
Black or African American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Washington Population by Race

Washington Population Pyramid 2024

Washington Median Age

43.8

Total

45.5

Male

42.1

Female

Washington Adults

There are 1,436 adults, (302 of whom are seniors) in Washington.

Washington Age Dependency

50.9

Age Dependency Ratio

26.6

Old Age Dependency Ratio

24.3

Child Dependency Ratio

Washington Sex Ratio

Female82147.98%
Male89052.02%

Washington Population by Age

Washington Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All7122.3389.310.7
Married3602.8192.57.5
Non Family2821.487.212.8
Female623.637921
Male83.751000

2.8

Average Family Size

2.33

Average Household Size

89.3%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Washington Households and Families

Male

Female

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Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade1088.18%
Associates Degree14310.83%
Bachelors Degree23017.42%
Graduate Degree795.98%
High School Graduate37728.56%
Less Than 9th Grade372.8%
Some College34626.21%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Washington Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Washington Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
White1,2831,143297
2+ Races23180
Asian666
Hispanic666
Native American220

The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.

Washington Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$37,083$69,167$30,192
Graduate Degree$57,143$43,750$85,000
High School Graduate$45,000$51,875$31,964
Less Than 9th Grade$36,667$35,417$0
Overall$40,284$42,824$35,781
Some College$36,378$36,051$40,236

$40,284

Average Earnings

$42,824

Average Male

$35,781

Average Female

Washington Earnings by Educational Attainment

Washington Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Washington Language

98.38% of Washington residents speak only English, while 1.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.25% of the population.

Washington Language

Washington Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White1,62323014.17%
Multiple4736.38%

13.77%

Overall Poverty Rate

15.67%

Male Poverty Rate

11.68%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Washington

The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington is White, with 14.17% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington is Multiple, with 6.38% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40%.

Washington Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade54.26%
High School14.06%
Some College12.27%
Bachelors or Greater9.39%

Washington Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Employed5.07%
Male Employed0.67%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Unemployed0%

Washington Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Washington Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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Name
Median
Mean
Families$73,000$98,617
Households$57,692$76,542
Married Families$76,300$-999,999,999
Non Families$40,000$40,786

mean

median

Income by Household Type

Washington Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

50.4%

Overall Marriage Rate

48.8%

Male Marriage Rate

52.1%

Female Marriage Rate

Washington Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Washington Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

Washington Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Washington Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

66

Number of Veterans

48

Male Veterans

18

Female Veterans

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War
Veterans
Vietnam25
Second Gulf War20
First Gulf War10
Korea0
World War II0

Washington Veterans by War

count

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Age Group
Veterans
55 to 6419
18 to 3418
65 to 7411
35 to 5410
75+8

Washington Veterans by Age

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Name
Veterans
% of Total
White664.71%

Washington Veterans by Race

Washington Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

6.06%

Veteran Poverty Rate

19.7%

Veteran Disability Rate

Washington Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

60.8%

Labor Force Participation

60%

Employment Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

Washington Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Washington Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Washington Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

65.93%

Born in Washington

98.25%

Native Born

1.75%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

1.75%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

98.25% of Washington residents were born in the United States, with 65.93% having been born in Maine. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

Washington Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20291,582-3-0.19%
20281,585-3-0.19%
20271,588-3-0.19%
20261,591-3-0.19%
20251,594-3-0.19%
20241,597-3-0.19%
20231,600-3-0.19%
20221,603-3-0.19%
20211,606130.82%
20201,593765.01%
20191,51710.07%
20181,516-4-0.26%
20171,520-4-0.26%
20161,524-4-0.26%
20151,528-3-0.2%
20141,53170.46%
20131,524-3-0.2%
20121,527-4-0.26%
20111,53140.26%
20101,52700%

Washington Population by Year