Washington, Washington County, PA Demographics

What is the population of Washington?

There are 13,358 residents in Washington, with a median age of 37.7. Of this, 50.63% are males and 49.37% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.38% of the resident pool in Washington, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.45%. Additionally, 1.17% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 10,444 people in Washington currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 13,358 0.3%
Male Population 6,763 1.2%
Female Population 6,595 -0.7%
Male Population 50.63%
Female Population 49.37%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 37.7 3.3%
Citizen U.S. Born 12,875 -0.2%
Citizen not U.S. Born 327 12.4%
Not Citizen 156 16.4%
Citizen U.S. Born 96.38%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.45%
Not Citizen 1.17%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 25 19.1%
Moved from Same County 1,602 -15.6%
Moved from Same State 989 -10.8%
Moved from Different State 214 -25.7%
Same House as Last Year 10,444 6.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.19%
Moved from Same County 12.07%
Moved from Same State 7.45%
Moved from Different State 1.61%
Same House as Last Year 78.68%

What are the employment statistics in Washington?

White-collar workers make up 71.96% of the working population in Washington, while blue-collar employees account for 28.04%. There are also 280 entrepreneurs in Washington (4.24% of the workforce); 4,770 workers employed in private companies (72.15%); and 376 people working in governmental institutions (5.69%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 4,757 -1.6%
Blue Collar 1,854 13.9%
White Collar 71.96%
Blue Collar 28.04%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 280 3.3%
Private Companies 4,770 2.1%
Governmental Workers 376 21.7%
Not for Profit Companies 1,185 -2.3%
Self Employees 4.24%
Private Companies 72.15%
Governmental Workers 5.69%
Not for Profit Companies 17.92%

How many households are there in Washington?

There are a total of 5,896 households in Washington, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 43.28% of these Washington households, while non-family units account for the remaining 56.72%. Additionally, 18.88% of households have children and 81.12% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 5,896 4.0%
Average People per Household 2 N/A
Family Households 2,552 -4.2%
Non-Family Households 3,344 11.4%
Family Households 43.28%
Non-Family Households 56.72%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 1,113 -5.1%
Households without Children 4,783 6.4%
Households with Children 18.88%
Households without Children 81.12%

What are the median and average incomes in Washington?

The average annual household income in Washington is $59,722, while the median household income sits at $50,548 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $60,893, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $50,672. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $47,803 and $43,014, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $59,722 8.2%
Median Household Income $50,548 12.2%
People below Poverty Level 2 N/A
People above Poverty Level 9,474 1.1%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Washington?

There are 6,651 housing units in Washington, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1945. Of the 5,896 occupied housing units in Washington, 45.01% are owner-occupied, while 54.99% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.09% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $113,900. In general, housing costs reach $850 per month in Washington.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 6,651 1.6%
Median Year Built 1945 -0.1%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 2,886 3.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 809 -4.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 733 5.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 763 4.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 770 3.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 358 7.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 200 -22.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 64 -7.2%
Built between 2010 and 2019 68 -12.8%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 5,896 4.0%
Owner Occupied 2,654 2.3%
Renter Occupied $3,242 5.5%
Owner Occupied 45.01%
Renter Occupied 54.99%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 1,648 0.0%
Without Mortgage 1,006 6.3%
Median Value with Mortgage $113,900 11.2%
Median Value without Mortgage $99,700 5.0%
Median Housing Costs per Month $850 7.5%
With Mortgage 62.09%
Without Mortgage 37.91%

What is the level of education in Washington?

Approximately 46.48% of the population in Washington holds a high school degree (that's 5,177 residents), while 24.86% have attained a college certificate (2,521 locals) and 10.93% have a bachelor's degree (1,217 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 321 1.6%
Some High School 5,177 -4.5%
Some College 2,521 7.9%
Associate Degree 970 20.4%
Bachelor's Degree 1,217 -0.1%
Graduate Degree 685 12.1%
No High School 2.88%
Some High School 46.48%
Some College 24.86%
Associate Degree 8.71%
Bachelor's Degree 10.93%
Graduate Degree 6.15%

What is the marital status of Washington residents?

A total of 5,685 people in Washington have never been married (which represents 49.06% of the total population), while 3,064 of them are wedded (26.44%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 103 (0.89%) and 2,031 (17.53%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 5,685 3.8%
Married 3,064 -8.8%
Separated 103 -30.9%
Widowed 809 5.3%
Divorced 2,031 2,031.0%
Never Married 49.06%
Married 26.44%
Separated 0.89%
Widowed 6.98%
Divorced 17.53%

What are the most common means of transportation in Washington?

The top three means of transportation people in Washington use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 5,200 residents commute by car, 711 prefer going to work by walking and 53 by bus or trolley bus
Y-o-Y Change
Car 5,200 3.9%
Bus or TrolleyBus 53 71.0%
Bicycle 17 -15.0%
TaxiCab 8 N/A
Walk 711 -8.6%

What is the median and average household income in Washington by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
15301 50,183 21,432 $68,854.00 $89,415.00

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.