What is the population of Washington, Iowa?

Washington has a population of approximately 7,290 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Washington, Iowa located?

Washington is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 41.2979°, -91.6937°.

What is the median household income in Washington?

The median household income in Washington is approximately $55,373 based on the most recent open data.

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Washington

Total population

7,290

Median home value

$152,300

23.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$55,373

Washington$55k

National$74k

Elevation232 m

Land area12.74 km²

Coordinates41.30°, -91.69°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

232 m

Area

12.74 km²

head of government

Jaron Rosien

Official website

www.washingtoniowa.net

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Washington is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City metropolitan area. The population was 7,352 at the time of the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

Washington was founded in 1839 as the county seat of the newly established Washington County. In 1854 it became the home of a United Presbyterian College, which was dissolved in 1864. As of 2014, the town has celebrated its 175th anniversary, only 5 years behind the oldest city in Iowa, Dubuque, Iowa. In 2016, the Guinness World Book of Records certified the State Theatre in Washington, Iowa, as the "world's oldest continually operating cinema theatre".

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

42.5

Median home value

$152,300

Housing units

3,378

Poverty rate

12.8%

Unemployment

3.3%

Race & ethnicity

White

87.1%

Black

0.7%

Asian

Hispanic

11.9%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

41.2979

Longitude

-91.6937

Water area

0.00 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

33.7%

Diabetes

11.2%

Adult obesity

41.5%

Binge drinking

21.4%

Adult smoking

17.8%

No leisure activity

28.6%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Stewart Elementary School
Elementary · Washington · 481 students · 13.7:1 ratio
Washington High School
High · Washington · 471 students · 16.8:1 ratio
Lincoln Upper Elementary School
Elementary · Washington · 351 students · 12.5:1 ratio
Washington Middle School
Middle · Washington · 350 students · 11.7:1 ratio
Waco Elementary School
Elementary · Crawfordsville · 290 students · 13.8:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).