Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Washington, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,130

Median Agei

43.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.7%13,877

Two or More

4.9%745

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%318

Other

0.5%77

Black

0.3%38

Asian

0.2%28

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%26

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%400

High School Diploma

21%2,288

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%913

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%1,563

Associate's Degree

15.3%1,665

Bachelor's Degree

21%2,291

Master's Degree

8.7%947

Professional Degree

1.9%208

Doctorate

0.7%79

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

32.3%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$231,800

Median Renti

$827

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74%4,957

Renter-Occupied

26%1,745

Total Units

6,889

Homeownership

74%

Vacancy Rate

2.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%129

$50K–$100K

3.1%154

$100K–$150K

6.6%329

$150K–$200K

25.7%1,276

$200K–$300K

33.6%1,668

$300K–$500K

21.3%1,054

$500K–$1M

6.7%334

$1M+

0.3%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

177

$500–$750

451

$750–$1,000

531

$1,000–$1,250

227

$1,250–$1,500

252

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%128

2010–2019

8%552

2000–2009

16.1%1,107

1990–1999

9.9%684

1980–1989

10.8%746

1970–1979

14.3%988

1960–1969

8.5%586

1950–1959

7.2%495

1940–1949

6.2%429

1939 or earlier

17%1,174

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.6%4,394

Utility Gas

28.6%1,914

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%149

Fuel Oil

1.6%105

Wood

1.4%95

No Fuel

0.5%34

Solar

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,173

Mean Household Incomei

$96,271

Per Capita Incomei

$42,762

Poverty Ratei

7.8%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

8,054

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%311

$10K–$15K

3.8%255

$15K–$20K

3.7%246

$20K–$25K

3.8%255

$25K–$30K

4%270

$30K–$35K

2.9%193

$35K–$40K

5.3%358

$40K–$45K

2.3%153

$45K–$50K

2.7%182

$50K–$60K

8.2%548

$60K–$75K

7.3%488

$75K–$100K

13.8%926

$100K–$125K

11.4%762

$125K–$150K

8.2%552

$150K–$200K

9.2%615

$200K+

8.8%588

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

127

Avg. Tenant Renti

$291/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers71 homes93% occupied$291/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,173/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

82%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

16%

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

40% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1290.9%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

India

Philippines

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

902(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured