Population 33,076 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washington
Household size in Washington
| Period | Washington | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.30 | 3.21 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.18 | 3.28 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.26 | 3.25 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 3.11 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.36 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Washington are large by national standards, averaging 2.94 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in Utah overall, where it has 3.11 people. Household size has dropped from 3.30 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4 | 29.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.5 | 30.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.0 | 32.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 33.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.3 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Washington are younger than 38.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Utah overall, where the median age is 33.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 28.4, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.8% of households in Washington, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 28.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 30.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.6% | 29.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Washington rent their homes (25.8%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 35.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.6 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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 8.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Washington: 14.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2000 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2001 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Washington is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2005, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2000 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,197 | $971 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,339 | $1,064 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,405 | $1,222 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,760 | $1,701 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$563 | +$729 | +$606 |
The median renter in Washington pays $1,760 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $563 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are 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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 31.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.5% | 34.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.3% | 38.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Washington as nationally: 37.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.2 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 91.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 93.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Washington: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Utah. The share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 5.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.7% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Washington has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.7 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 | 2.94 | 38.7 | 5.8% | 25.8% | 14.8% | 2005 | $1,760 | 37.3% | 94.7% | 2.3% |
| St. George | 2.89 | 39.2 | 7.5% | 33.2% | 13.1% | 2001 | $1,824 | 36.2% | 94.3% | 3.4% |
| Santa Clara | 3.08 | 38.9 | 5.0% | 20.5% | 12.7% | 2003 | $2,010 | 41.0% | 94.9% | 3.7% |
| Harrisburg Junction | 3.05 | 54.6 | 3.1% | 5.5% | 29.6% | 2003 | $1,338 | 28.8% | 97.6% | 7.0% |
| Shivwits | 3.01 | 41.9 | 2.4% | 14.5% | 21.8% | 2006 | $1,766 | 38.0% | 97.6% | 2.9% |
| Hurricane | 2.70 | 44.6 | 5.8% | 25.3% | 11.8% | 2003 | $1,474 | 29.5% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
| Ivins | 2.51 | 47.7 | 1.6% | 26.3% | 13.8% | 2004 | $2,038 | 46.0% | 97.6% | 5.5% |
| Leeds | 2.34 | 58.7 | 0.6% | 15.0% | 28.4% | 1995 | $1,233 | 24.5% | 95.6% | 0.6% |
| La Verkin | 3.38 | 32.1 | 7.0% | 20.6% | 11.0% | 1998 | $1,362 | 25.6% | 94.1% | 4.9% |
| Dammeron Valley | 2.43 | 64.5 | 1.5% | 3.1% | 20.4% | 2008 | $1,845 | 41.4% | 95.8% | 7.0% |
| Toquerville | 3.60 | 36.9 | 3.1% | 8.0% | 9.2% | 2001 | $1,006 | 34.8% | 97.3% | 2.9% |
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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