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Washington, IN


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Washington, Indiana

Washington, Indiana is 49 miles SW of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 81 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. It is in Daviess county. The population of the city is 11,380.

The People and Families of Washington

In Washington, about 50% of adults are married. Adults in Washington are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Washington had a median family income of $37,713.

Political Inclinations

Among Washington political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,850. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Washington Housing

Of the housing in Washington, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Indiana.

Commuting

In Washington, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Washington Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Washington Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Washington Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Washington, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity49
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes97
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built35

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