Population 24,378 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washington
Household size in Washington
| Period | Washington | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, Washington sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Detroit area, where it has 2.57 people. Household size has edged down from 2.75 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.8 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.6 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Washington is 43.6 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Washington: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Washington is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.6% of homes in Washington are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Washington has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Michigan cities.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Washington has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the north. Only 14 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,080 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $887 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,142 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,185 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$105 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Washington pays $1,185 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $105 a month since 2006–10, up 10%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the north.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.1% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.9% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Washington as nationally: 33.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Washington is above the national rate: 92.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in Washington is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Detroit area (6.7%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 | 2.69 | 43.6 | 6.5% | 16.1% | 4.6% | 1993 | $1,185 | 33.9% | 92.6% | 4.8% |
| Romeo | 2.49 | 45.2 | 7.9% | 15.3% | 3.9% | 1982 | $1,222 | 36.7% | 93.3% | 3.0% |
| Utica | 2.47 | 45.8 | 7.4% | 26.6% | 4.4% | 1988 | $1,446 | 37.2% | 92.4% | 4.1% |
| Ray | 2.32 | 47.6 | 0.6% | 13.5% | 4.2% | 1973 | $1,249 | 21.0% | 92.5% | 0.9% |
| Rochester | 2.64 | 43.5 | 5.8% | 20.9% | 6.7% | 1988 | $1,766 | 71.4% | 98.4% | 2.8% |
| Oakland | 3.16 | 40.1 | 6.7% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 1994 | $1,340 | 57.3% | 96.4% | 2.0% |
| Macomb | 2.98 | 41.3 | 7.0% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 2000 | $1,557 | 38.7% | 94.2% | 4.3% |
| Rochester Hills | 2.61 | 42.1 | 6.5% | 23.4% | 6.1% | 1985 | $1,809 | 61.1% | 96.7% | 4.1% |
| Lakeville | 2.92 | 44.3 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 8.1% | 1986 | $1,146 | 47.3% | 95.1% | 3.0% |
| Leonard | 2.89 | 46.9 | 7.7% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1990 | $1,102 | 36.3% | 93.6% | 3.7% |
| Armada | 2.77 | 45.4 | 10.8% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 1975 | $1,061 | 32.5% | 95.1% | 1.5% |
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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