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Washington, Missouri is 26 miles SW of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and 39 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Franklin county. The city is part of the Saint Louis metro area. The population of Washington is 13,243.
In Washington, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Washington had a median family income of $52,433. Washington is one of the richer cities in Missouri. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Washington.
Among Washington political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $20,120. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Washington, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Missouri.
In Washington, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Washington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 16% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Washington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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