Population 23,755 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washington
Household size in Washington
| Period | Washington | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
The average household in Washington has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.58 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Washington
| Period | Washington | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Washington are younger than 41.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Washington
| Period | Washington | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in Washington, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Washington has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Illinois cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Washington
Renters in Washington
| Period | Washington | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Washington is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (37.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Washington
| Period | Washington | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Washington than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Washington
| Period | Washington | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Washington was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Illinois as a whole, where the median home dates to 1970. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Washington
| Period | Washington | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $660 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $713 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $954 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,147 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$487 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Washington pays $1,147 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $487 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Washington
Bachelor's degrees in Washington
| Period | Washington | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.0% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.0% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Washington (37.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.3 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Washington
| Period | Washington | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.2% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Washington: 97.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points, mirroring the country. Washington has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Illinois cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Washington
| Period | Washington | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Washington has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.1 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Washington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2.48 | 41.2 | 6.3% | 20.3% | 6.0% | 1977 | $1,147 | 37.0% | 97.2% | 1.9% |
| Harvard Hills | 2.69 | 37.3 | 4.1% | 16.9% | 18.1% | 1994 | $1,101 | 47.7% | 96.6% | 7.6% |
| Germantown Hills | 2.81 | 40.3 | 7.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 1991 | $1,267 | 55.3% | 96.0% | 3.3% |
| East Peoria | 2.34 | 42.5 | 11.3% | 20.0% | 9.4% | 1969 | $985 | 26.6% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| Morton | 2.50 | 43.3 | 7.1% | 19.1% | 8.1% | 1973 | $1,136 | 44.4% | 97.5% | 2.1% |
| Metamora | 2.73 | 41.0 | 6.7% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 1982 | $1,079 | 49.1% | 96.3% | 0.8% |
| Oak Ridge | 2.45 | 46.7 | 6.6% | 8.2% | 14.2% | 1983 | $1,103 | 41.0% | 91.6% | 2.2% |
| Peoria Heights | 1.99 | 44.3 | 9.7% | 31.7% | 7.6% | 1962 | $1,032 | 30.9% | 94.9% | 4.2% |
| Deer Creek | 2.65 | 39.2 | 7.5% | 11.5% | 12.9% | 1973 | $1,143 | 33.2% | 96.9% | 1.3% |
| Bay View Gardens | 2.42 | 45.8 | 1.2% | 17.8% | 5.8% | 1963 | $787 | 6.2% | 69.1% | 1.2% |
| Creve Coeur | 1.98 | 39.0 | 10.9% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 1955 | $868 | 13.4% | 89.9% | 3.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Washington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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