Washington

County:: Washington County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 5.405
State:: Iowa

Washington is a city located in Washington County, Iowa. Washington has a 2025 population of 7,189. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Washington is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -2.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,346 in 2020.

The average household income in Washington is $81,641 with a poverty rate of 14.96%. The median age in Washington is 39.6 years: 36.4 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington includes 86.3% White, 5.82% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Other race

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	6,312	86.3%
Other race	426	5.82%
Two or more races	426	5.82%
Asian	79	1.08%
Black or African American	71	0.97%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Washington Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington's average per capita income is $40,179. Household income levels show a median of $56,536. The poverty rate stands at 14.96%.

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	$77,750	-
Families	$71,164	$97,440
Households	$56,536	$81,641
Non Families	$38,269	$55,412

$40,179

Average Income

$56,536

Median Household Income

14.96%

Poverty Rate