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Washington, Missouri

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.

The People and Families of Washington

In Washington, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Washington Housing

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.

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 Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 16%Washington Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 16%Washington Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Washington Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 17%Washington Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 18%Washington People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Washington, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women79
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56

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