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Washington, Indiana

Introduction to Washington, Indiana

Washington, Indiana is 49 miles SW of Bloomington, Indiana and 81 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. It is in Daviess county. The population of Washington is 11,380.

Washington History

Daviess County was formed in 1817 as settlement in this region began along the stretch of the White River. The river made it convenient for farmers to transport their crops. During the first half of the 19th century, the northeast part of the area was heavily forested, which allowed the lumber industry to flourish.

Washington and nearby Attractions

  • Old Cathedral Library & Museum
  • George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
  • Davis County Museum
  • East Side Park
  • Glendale State Fish and Wildlife Area

Things To Do In Washington

While in Washington, one can visit the nearby William H. Harrison Museum and the Old Cathedral Library & Museum. The George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, the Grouseland and the Vincennes State Historic Sites are popular among those interested in history. There are also a number of popular tourist destinations near the city. Among these are the Glendale State Fish and Wildlife Area, the White Oak State Fishing Area and the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park.

Washington Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by the Evansville Regional Airport.

Washington Higher Education

The institutes of higher education near Washington are Vincennes University, Trinity Theological Seminary-Trinity College, Ivy Tech State College-Wabash Valley and the University of Evansville.

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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