Washington, Indiana

Quick Statistics

Washington is a community in Daviess County, Indiana, home to about 12,367 people spread across 6.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $28,693 a year, and a typical home is worth about $152,200. About 30.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 83.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 7 percent over the past decade.

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12,367
Total Population
▲ up 7% since 2012
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6.67 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$28,693
Median Personal Income
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$152,200
Median Home Value
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30.5%
College Educated
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83.8%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 5.2 points since 2010
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Among the Indiana towns GeoStat tracks, Washington ranks number 71 of 967 in population, number 651 in median household income, number 378 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Washington typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 24°F. The area sees roughly 9 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Washington
# Town Distance Population
1.Montgomery, IN6.0 mi.1,111
2.Wheatland, IN7.9 mi.349
3.Cannelburg, IN8.8 mi.178
4.Plainville, IN10.1 mi.412
5.Ragsdale, IN10.6 mi.88
6.Monroe City, IN10.8 mi.767
7.Bicknell, IN11.3 mi.3,017
8.Edwardsport, IN11.7 mi.337
Frequently Asked Questions About Washington

What is the population of Washington, Indiana?
Washington has a population of about 12,367 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Washington, Indiana in?
Washington is located in Daviess County, Indiana.

What is the median home value in Washington, Indiana?
The median home value in Washington is about $152,200, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Washington, Indiana?
The median personal income in Washington is about $28,693 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Washington, Indiana?
Since 1950, 23 tornadoes have been recorded in Daviess County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Washington, Indiana?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 24 degrees, with around 9 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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