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Washington, UT


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Washington, Utah

Washington, Utah is 110 miles NE of North Las Vegas, Nevada (center to center) and 112 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is in Washington county. The population of the city is 8,186.

The People and Families of Washington

In Washington, about 65% of adults are married. Washington, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Washington.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city. Seniors are common in Washington.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Washington had a median family income of $39,003.

Political Inclinations

Among Washington political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,337. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Washington Housing

Of the housing in Washington, approximately 82% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Washington.

Commuting

In Washington, 95% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size. Washington features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
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Comparative Profile of Washington, UT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old105
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity36
Age of the Population29
Well-Paid Single Men24
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married105
Average Household Size103

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home73
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents54
People Living Alone27
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals15

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