Washington is located in Northwest Hills Planning Region Connecticut. Washington has a 2024 population of 3,709. Washington is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 2.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,634 in 2020.
The average household income in Washington is $174,145 with a poverty rate of 11.83%. The median age in Washington is 49 years: 48 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,091 | 84.73% |
| Two or more races | 356 | 9.76% |
| Other race | 120 | 3.29% |
| Asian | 68 | 1.86% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,395 | 2.4 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 678 | 2.96 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Non Family | 455 | 1.2 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Female | 202 | 3.12 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Male | 60 | 2.7 | 6.7 | 93.3 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 2.79% |
| Associates Degree | 214 | 7.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 825 | 30.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 712 | 26.51% |
| High School Graduate | 521 | 19.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 2.94% |
| Some College | 260 | 9.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,299 | 2,260 | 1,426 |
| Hispanic | 310 | 195 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 110 | 32 |
| Other Race | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,568 | $72,768 | $67,431 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,783 | $0 | $79,716 |
| High School Graduate | $41,544 | $59,769 | $24,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,148 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,205 | $57,348 | $53,669 |
| Some College | $46,823 | $53,472 | $46,094 |
$56,205
Average Earnings
$57,348
Average Male
$53,669
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.22% of Washington residents speak only English, while 17.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,841 | 250 | 8.8% |
| Hispanic | 611 | 170 | 27.82% |
| Multiple | 356 | 162 | 45.51% |
| Other | 120 | 8 | 6.67% |
11.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.92%
Male Poverty Rate
12.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington is Multiple, with 45.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington is Other, with 6.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.79% |
| Some College | 5.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.18% |
| Male Employed | 3.96% |
| Female Employed | 2.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,000 | $200,798 |
| Households | $89,135 | $174,145 |
| Married Families | $149,318 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,776 | $109,013 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
104
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Korea | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 3.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.96%
Born in Washington
84.51%
Native Born
15.49%
Foreign Born
6.94%
Non Citizen
8.55%
Naturalized
84.51% of Washington residents were born in the United States, with 42.96% having been born in Connecticut. 6.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,829 | 24 | 0.63% |
| 2028 | 3,805 | 24 | 0.63% |
| 2027 | 3,781 | 24 | 0.64% |
| 2026 | 3,757 | 24 | 0.64% |
| 2025 | 3,733 | 24 | 0.65% |
| 2024 | 3,709 | 24 | 0.65% |
| 2023 | 3,685 | 24 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 3,661 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 3,657 | 23 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 3,634 | 205 | 5.98% |
| 2019 | 3,429 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 3,437 | -9 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 3,446 | -19 | -0.55% |
| 2016 | 3,465 | -22 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 3,487 | -14 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 3,501 | -27 | -0.77% |
| 2013 | 3,528 | -12 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 3,540 | -22 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 3,562 | -14 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 3,576 | 0 | 0% |