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Washington, Pennsylvania is 22 miles SW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in Washington county. The city is part of the Pittsburgh metro area. The population of Washington is 15,268.
In Washington, about 36% of adults are married. Adults in Washington are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.
In 2000, Washington had a median family income of $34,862.
Among Washington political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $20,920. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Washington, approximately 46% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Washington offers a good supply of small apartments.
In Washington, 86% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Comparing Washington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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