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Washington, IL


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Washington, Illinois

Washington, Illinois is 9 miles E of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 121 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Tazewell county. The city is part of the Peoria - Pekin metro area. The population of Washington is 10,841.

The People and Families of Washington

In Washington, about 67% of adults are married. Washington, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Washington had a median family income of $61,184. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Washington. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Washington political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $10,125. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Washington Housing

Of the housing in Washington, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Washington, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Washington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

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College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Washington College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Washington, IL

Comparing Washington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population65
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

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