Washington is a city located in Daviess County Indiana. Washington has a 2024 population of 12,669. It is also the county seat of Daviess County. Washington is currently growing at a rate of 1.25% annually and its population has increased by 5.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,043 in 2020.
The average household income in Washington is $62,430 with a poverty rate of 15.84%. The median age in Washington is 37 years: 36.2 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,121 | 83.81% |
| Two or more races | 953 | 7.89% |
| Other race | 476 | 3.94% |
| Black or African American | 466 | 3.86% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,856 | 2.41 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Non Family | 2,100 | 1.25 | 37 | 63 |
| Married | 2,060 | 3.19 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 503 | 3.36 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
| Male | 193 | 4.35 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
52.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 766 | 9.63% |
| Associates Degree | 824 | 10.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 801 | 10.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 328 | 4.12% |
| High School Graduate | 3,120 | 39.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 576 | 7.24% |
| Some College | 1,537 | 19.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,600 | 5,832 | 1,019 |
| Hispanic | 605 | 255 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 393 | 300 | 0 |
| Black | 363 | 175 | 29 |
| Other Race | 168 | 100 | 17 |
| Asian | 53 | 48 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 90.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,950 | $54,952 | $48,165 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,446 | $135,208 | $49,250 |
| High School Graduate | $28,974 | $36,826 | $22,743 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,695 | $24,009 | $17,537 |
| Overall | $32,934 | $45,356 | $27,869 |
| Some College | $34,799 | $51,450 | $30,683 |
$32,934
Average Earnings
$45,356
Average Male
$27,869
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.38% of Washington residents speak only English, while 14.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,907 | 1,214 | 13.63% |
| Hispanic | 1,456 | 304 | 20.88% |
| Multiple | 939 | 242 | 25.77% |
| Other | 472 | 146 | 30.93% |
| Black | 366 | 52 | 14.21% |
| Asian | 60 | 6 | 10% |
15.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.24%
Male Poverty Rate
15.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington is Other, with 30.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington is Asian, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.44% |
| Some College | 12.6% |
| High School | 10.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80.21% |
| Female Employed | 12.83% |
| Male Employed | 6.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,558 | $76,416 |
| Households | $48,255 | $62,430 |
| Married Families | $75,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,686 | $39,630 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
668
Number of Veterans
645
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 254 |
| First Gulf War | 213 |
| Second Gulf War | 139 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 221 |
| 75+ | 175 |
| 65 to 74 | 164 |
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 660 | 8.5% |
| Black | 8 | 2.15% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.91%
Born in Washington
90.64%
Native Born
9.36%
Foreign Born
5.95%
Non Citizen
3.41%
Naturalized
90.64% of Washington residents were born in the United States, with 73.91% having been born in Indiana. 5.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,452 | 156 | 1.17% |
| 2028 | 13,296 | 157 | 1.19% |
| 2027 | 13,139 | 157 | 1.21% |
| 2026 | 12,982 | 156 | 1.22% |
| 2025 | 12,826 | 157 | 1.24% |
| 2024 | 12,669 | 156 | 1.25% |
| 2023 | 12,513 | 317 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 12,196 | 91 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 12,105 | 62 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 12,043 | -538 | -4.28% |
| 2019 | 12,581 | 74 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 12,507 | 93 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 12,414 | 43 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 12,371 | 70 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | 12,301 | 39 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 12,262 | 169 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 12,093 | 68 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 12,025 | 100 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 11,925 | 131 | 1.11% |
| 2010 | 11,794 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,380 | 542 | 5% |
| 1990 | 10,838 | -487 | -4.3% |
| 1980 | 11,325 | -33 | -0.29% |
| 1970 | 11,358 | 512 | 4.72% |
| 1960 | 10,846 | -141 | -1.28% |
| 1950 | 10,987 | 1,675 | 17.99% |
| 1940 | 9,312 | 242 | 2.67% |
| 1930 | 9,070 | 327 | 3.74% |
| 1920 | 8,743 | 889 | 11.32% |
| 1910 | 7,854 | -697 | -8.15% |
| 1900 | 8,551 | 2,487 | 41.01% |
| 1890 | 6,064 | 1,741 | 40.27% |
| 1880 | 4,323 | 1,422 | 49.02% |
| 1870 | 2,901 | -10,551 | -78.43% |