Washington township is located in Vernon County Missouri. Washington township has a 2024 population of 2,327. Washington township is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually and its population has increased by 0.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,311 in 2020.
The average household income in Washington township is $66,852 with a poverty rate of 13.99%. The median age in Washington township is 45.2 years: 40.7 years for males, and 51.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,295 | 94.41% |
| Two or more races | 134 | 5.51% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 911 | 2.54 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Non Family | 426 | 1.19 | 85 | 15 |
| Married | 303 | 3.4 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 93 | 3.31 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Male | 89 | 5.26 | 100 | 0 |
3.64
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
82.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 9.95% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 4.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 180 | 11.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 144 | 9.01% |
| High School Graduate | 574 | 35.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 1.69% |
| Some College | 440 | 27.53% |
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 | 1,565 | 1,382 | 310 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 30 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 90.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $68,462 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,625 | $0 | $52,000 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $29,306 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,694 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,396 | $46,518 | $29,934 |
| Some College | $45,848 | $46,696 | $0 |
$37,396
Average Earnings
$46,518
Average Male
$29,934
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.49% of Washington township residents speak only English, while 2.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,193 | 226 | 10.31% |
| Multiple | 130 | 99 | 76.15% |
13.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.98%
Male Poverty Rate
16.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington township is Multiple, with 76.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington township is White, with 10.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.11% |
| Some College | 8.55% |
| High School | 6.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.54% |
| Male Employed | 3.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,970 | $73,824 |
| Households | $54,673 | $66,852 |
| Married Families | $79,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,750 | $58,914 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.1%
Male Marriage Rate
33.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
185
Number of Veterans
151
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 10.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
66.93%
Born in Washington township
99.26%
Native Born
0.74%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.26% of Washington township residents were born in the United States, with 66.93% having been born in Missouri. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,392 | 13 | 0.55% |
| 2028 | 2,379 | 13 | 0.55% |
| 2027 | 2,366 | 13 | 0.55% |
| 2026 | 2,353 | 13 | 0.56% |
| 2025 | 2,340 | 13 | 0.56% |
| 2024 | 2,327 | 13 | 0.56% |
| 2023 | 2,314 | 13 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 2,301 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2,301 | -10 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 2,311 | -112 | -4.62% |
| 2019 | 2,423 | 11 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 2,412 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 2,409 | -16 | -0.66% |
| 2016 | 2,425 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 2,434 | -22 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 2,456 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 2,454 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 2,449 | -17 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 2,466 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 2,473 | 0 | 0% |