Washington, IL

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):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Washington, IL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Washington Almanac

Washington Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Washington Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Washington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Washington residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Washington, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wal-Mart in Washington

Washington High Schools (2004)

WASHINGTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL
115 BONDURANT ST
309-444-7704
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,054 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Washington Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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