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Washington, IA


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Washington, Iowa

Washington, Iowa is 26 miles S of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 199 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Washington county. The population of the city is 7,047.

The People and Families of Washington

In Washington, about 58% of adults are married.

Washington has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Washington had a median family income of $44,497.

Political Inclinations

Among Washington political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,280. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Washington Housing

Of the housing in Washington, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Washington, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Washington Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Washington Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Washington Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Washington, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population108
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men55
Racial Diversity39
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times86
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime32

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