Demographics & People — Washington, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,948 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~15,600 |
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| Median Age | 43.1 |
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| Total Households | 6,336 |
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| Family Households | 3,885 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0483 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,710 |
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| Black or African American | 34 |
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| Asian | 30 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 283 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 7,213 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,735 |
| Irish | 1,950 |
| American | 1,360 |
| English | 1,336 |
| Other groups | 1,232 |
| French (except Basque) | 735 |
| Polish | 510 |
| Italian | 509 |
| European | 426 |
Language
| English Only | 13,754 |
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| Spanish | 40 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,021 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,026 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,588 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Washington, Missouri.
